With the transition to democracy, these early forms of citizen-based security activities readily transitioned into a private security industry (Argueta, XXXXXXXXXXIn some instances in South America,...

With the transition to democracy, these early forms of citizen-based security activities readily transitioned into a private security industry (Argueta, 2012). In some instances in South America, corporate private security personnel partner with governmental entities to provide security-related services.