Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:security_services
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Civil_War
gptkb:labor_unions railroad security |
| gptkbp:controversy |
involvement in labor strikes
allegations of violence use of undercover agents historical reputation issues |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature
depicted in films influenced video games inspired television shows inspired media portrayals |
| gptkbp:current_status |
operating as a security firm
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1850
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Allan_Pinkerton
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced modern private security
first detective agency in the United States played a role in the development of criminal investigation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pinkertons
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Allan_Pinkerton
gptkb:William_Burns gptkb:J._Pinkerton |
| gptkbp:legacy |
continues to operate today
influenced private investigation practices recognized in law enforcement history |
| gptkbp:motto |
We Never Sleep
|
| gptkbp:notable_case |
gptkb:Patterson-Gimlin_film
gptkb:the_Great_Train_Robbery the hunt for Jesse James the search for the Lincoln assassination conspirators the Pinkerton National Detective Agency vs. the Molly Maguires |
| gptkbp:notable_clients |
banks
government agencies corporate clients insurance companies railroad companies |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
investigating crimes
detective work labor disputes |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Securitas_AB
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Pinkerton_National_Detective_Agency
|
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:security_services
risk management investigative services |
| gptkbp:website |
pinkerton.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Van_der_Linde_gang
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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