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    The G4S debacle in London is a wake-up call on outsourcing security

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    18 July 2012, 2.04pm AEST The G4S debacle in London is a wake-up call on outsourcing security Stuff happens. When organising something as big as the Olympic Games some things are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp International Granted Task Order to Provide Aviation Support to U-1

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    DynCorp International Granted Task Order to Provide Aviation Support to U-1 Friday, 27 July 2012 DynCorp International (DI) has been awarded a contract to provide aviation support to the U.S. Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    London 2012 Olympics: G4S failures prompt further military deployment

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    London 2012 Olympics: G4S failures prompt further military deployment Robert Booth and Nick Hopkins guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 24 July 2012 11.58 EDT A further 1,200 military personnel are being deployed to help… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Academi Training Center, Inc., awarded a $6,660,438 firm-fixed-price contract

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    Academi Training Center, Inc., awarded a $6,660,438 firm-fixed-price contract Contracts for July 26, 2012 5 p.m. ET        No. 631-12 ARMY Academi Training Center, Inc., Moyock, N.C., was awarded a $6,660,438 firm-fixed-price… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Tom’s all for relief, but here’s the story of how I got relieved unfairly in Iraq

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    Tom’s all for relief, but here’s the story of how I got relieved unfairly in Iraq Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 11:11 AM By Col. Larry Wexler (U.S. Army, ret.) Best… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Security Contractors Sue Blackwater Over Falsified Marksmanship Tests

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    Former Security Contractors Sue Blackwater Over Falsified Marksmanship Tests   International News – 07.24.2012 Story by: S.H. Blannelberry As hard as it’s tried, the company formerly known as Blackwater cannot keep… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S response to the Lou Pingeot report ‘Dangerous Partnership: Private Military Companies and the UN’

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    G4S response to the Lou Pingeot report ‘Dangerous Partnership: Private Military Companies and the UN’ (24th July 2012) G4S is the world‟s leading provider of secure outsourcing solutions.   We are committed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp response to report raising human rights concerns over its operations

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    DynCorp response to report raising human rights concerns over its operations Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited DynCorp to respond to the following item: – “Dangerous Partnership, Private Military &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Think about risks as well as efficiency

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    July 25, 2012 3:21 am Think about risks as well as efficiency From Mr James Gilbert. Sir, You are right to question whether public services central to national security should be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Despite Fraud, Air Force Kept Using Beach Contractor

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    Norfolk Virginian-Pilot July 25, 2012 Despite Fraud, Air Force Kept Using Beach Contractor By Bill Sizemore, The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH — The Air Force continued doing business with a Virginia Beach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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