Company Profile
Pinkerton
Company Overview
From strategic planning to "boots on the ground" tactical implementation worldwide, Pinkerton uses a comprehensive approach unrivaled in our industry. Clients engage with us for temporary, incident-based assignments all the way to more permanent, embedded Pinkerton Dedicated Professionals. Our global network of people, technology and knowledge provides clients with a Total Risk Perspective from which they can make risk mitigation decisions that affect their long-term planning.
Company History
Throughout our history, we’ve served as guardians and protectors of organizations around the world, defining new industry standards for risk and security management, and consistently revolutionizing our industry.
From our roots serving as an intelligence agency during the Civil War, Pinkerton has continued to build an impressive track record—establishing the first criminal database, being the first company to hire a female detective, and being a forerunner for the secret service. Discover how Pinkerton has played a historic role in the risk management industry for over a century by following our company and our accomplishments through the years in the timeline below.