As early as 2007, it was estimated that there were 611 security personnel per 100,000 residents compared to the police who had a ratio of 187 per 100,000 (Shifter, 2012). In fact, it is estimated that...

As early as 2007, it was estimated that there were 611 security personnel per 100,000 residents compared to the police who had a ratio of 187 per 100,000 (Shifter, 2012). In fact, it is estimated that in Central America, private security personnel outnumber the police in every country in the region (Meyer & 2011) by a ratio of at least 1.8/1.0 (Aguirre, 2013).