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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations
Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations May 19, 2015 Sarah Whyte Immigration correspondent Inquiry hears of abuse on Nauru Security contractors confirm they’re aware of allegations guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp
Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp By Ritam Banati on May 21 2015 1:50 AM During the first hearing in Canberra, of the senate inquiry into allegations of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’
G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’ Paul Cook Thursday 21 May 2015 6:20 pm Young offenders are escorted by staff at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre in Willoughby (Picture:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Moody’s downgrades CFR of DynCorp Int’l to Caa2 from Caa1, outlook negative
DynCorp International Inc. Related Research Credit Opinion: DynCorp International Inc. LGD Assessment: LGD Assessment: DynCorp International Inc. Announcement: Moody’s: Lower defense spending hits US defense services contractors to varying degrees; competitive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp to compete for $1.1bn US Army TACOM’s TS3 ERS contract
DynCorp to compete for $1.1bn US Army TACOM’s TS3 ERS contract 20 May 2015 DynCorp International (DI) has been selected as one of the 20 prime contractors for the US Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Senator Wyden Statement on Oregon Guardsmen’s KBR Lawsuit
Senator Wyden Statement on Oregon Guardsmen’s KBR Lawsuit 19 May 2015 04:36 Written by Press Release Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement in response… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S-run youth jail criticised over degrading treatment of detainees
G4S-run youth jail criticised over degrading treatment of detainees Ofsted report says some staff at G4S-run Rainsbrook behaved ‘extremely inappropriately’, causing distress and humiliation A G4S logo on a security van.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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USIS, Altegrity Chapter 11 Plans Cleared for Creditor Voting
USIS, Altegrity Chapter 11 Plans Cleared for Creditor Voting Peg Brickley May 15, 2015 (c) 2015 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. A judge Friday granted preliminary approval to a bankruptcy plan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
With debt coming due, things with DynCorp could go from bad to worse
With debt coming due, things with DynCorp could go from bad to worse May 19, 2015, 1:03pm EDT Updated May 19, 2015, 2:05pm EDT Jill R. Aitoro Senior Staff Reporter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Special Operations: Overkill Works
Special Operations: Overkill Works May 20, 2015: Since early in 2015 there were rumors that Nigeria, desperate to deal with the growing success of Islamic terrorists (Boko Haram) in the largely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
