Private justice agencies are not a formal part of the criminal justice system, but they support the activities of public law enforcement agencies. How does the total number of persons employed in these organizations compare to the number of sworn public law enforcement officers?

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Private justice agencies include private security guards, private detectives, and other security and investigation services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2020, there were 1.1 million persons employed in these occupations in the United States. In contrast, the total number of sworn public law enforcement officers was approximately 684,00 as of 2019, according to the FBI. Therefore, the total number of persons employed in private justice agencies exceeds the number of sworn public law enforcement officers.

Private Justice Agencies Are Not a Formal Part of the Criminal