Daily Archives: December 19, 2012

NYPD for Hire

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NYPD for Hire By Naomi Wolf, The Guardian 18 December 12 No one begrudges an officer doing security work in his own time, but the Paid Detail Unit creates worrying conflicts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military And Security Companies In Somalia Need Regulation, says UN expert Group

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Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 11:22 am Press Release: OHCHR Private Military And Security Companies In Somalia Need Regulation, says UN expert Group GENEVA (18 December 2012) – “As Somalia rebuilds its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul

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Reuters.com December 17, 2012 Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul By Hamid Shalizi, Reuters KABUL — Afghanistan’s Taliban movement claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD Initiative to Address Audit Backlog Shows Promise, but Additional Management Attention Needed to Close Aging Contracts

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Defense Contracting DOD Initiative to Address Audit Backlog Shows Promise, but Additional Management Attention Needed to Close Aging Contracts GAO-13-131, Dec 18, 2012 What GAO Found To reduce the backlog of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Arlington Firm Outmuscles Big Boys For Drone Contract

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Washington Post December 18, 2012 Pg. 15 Arlington Firm Outmuscles Big Boys For Drone Contract By Brendan McGarry, Bloomberg Government Battlespace was founded in 1993 by two former Navy captains who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK backs US code for security firms

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Last updated: December 18, 2012 7:26 pm UK backs US code for security firms By Nizar Manek in London It is hoped that the security industry’s private clients, often international oil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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