Re security and the railroad and oil monopolies in the late 1800s, go look up Pinkerton [0]. On their own website, they mention "establishing the first crimina

Re security and the railroad and oil monopolies in the late 1800s, go look up Pinkerton [0]. On their own website, they mention "establishing the first criminal database" — a private company not the state. "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...." [0] https://pinkerton.com/our-story/history https://pinkerton.com/our-story/history