Monthly Archives: December 2012

US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman By Heath Druzin Stars and Stripes Published: December 24, 2012 KABUL — An American police adviser was killed Monday by a female police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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R10m sails off with police boats

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

R10m sails off with police boats Sunday Times Bobby Jordan 23 December 2012   Patrol vessels and deposit lost as company capsizes The problem far exceeds the enforcement capacity available to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wyden NDAA Amendment to Hold Contractors Accountable Sent to the President;

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Congressional Documents and Publications December 21, 2012 Wyden NDAA Amendment to Hold Contractors Accountable Sent to the President; The Wyden-Authored Provision was Included in the Final House-Senate Conference Agreement and Passed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bureau of Diplomatic Security Poised to Profit from Benghazi Deaths

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Kabul Press December 23, 2012 6:30 AM EST Bureau of Diplomatic Security Poised to Profit from Benghazi Deaths Matthew J. Nasuti The murder of four American officials in Benghazi on September… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul By DENIS D. GRAY Associated Press  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan policewoman shot and killed an American adviser outside the police headquarters in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S Losing Prison Contracts Following Olympics Failure

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

G4S Losing Prison Contracts Following Olympics Failure G4S endured a shocking time at London 2012 Olympics falling well short of their contractual obligations resulting in them having to pay a large… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Benghazi’s Real Lessons

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Benghazi’s Real Lessons By Allison Stanger Dec 23, 2012 6:30 PM ET An independent inquiry into the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans this September found U.S. security measures… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

MarineCorpsTimes.com December 21, 2012 Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough By Gina Harkins, Staff writer The Marine Corps could face significant challenges filling a congressional mandate to nearly double… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security -South Africa’s second army

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Private Security -South Africa’s second army [African Business] Al Bawaba Ltd. The number of private lawmen and women in South Africa greatly outnumbers the servicemen enrolled on the South African Police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

December 21, 2012, 10:31 p.m. ET On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs By MARIA ABI-HABIB The U.S. Post Office has rain, sleet or snow to contend with. Jeff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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