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Box Hill Olympic site hit by shortfall of G4S security staff
Box Hill Olympic site hit by shortfall of G4S security staff PA Tuesday 17 July 2012 A shortfall in G4S staff today hit the site of one of the first big… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Now the Army is giving the orders
Now the Army is giving the orders As foreign athletes start to arrive, military sends officers to G4S HQ to tackle security shambles Kim Sengupta , Nigel Morris Tuesday 17 July… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Growth in federal contracts called unsustainable
Growth in federal contracts called unsustainable By Tom Shoop July 18, 2012 Federal and industry officials questioned Wednesday whether changes are needed to rein in the growth of multiple award contracts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
British Parliament Criticizes Olympic Security Preparations
British Parliament Criticizes Olympic Security Preparations Related Articles Olympic Security: A ‘Humiliating Shambles’ London Olympics Security Contractor Can’t Fill Jobs British Police Arrest Seven Terror Suspects VOA News July 19, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Embattled G4S boss Nick Buckles apologises for Olympic security fiasco but says company will claim £57m ‘management fee’
Embattled G4S boss Nick Buckles apologises for Olympic security fiasco but says company will claim £57m ‘management fee’ In a bruising appearance in the Commons, Nick Buckles agreed with MPs that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Olympics Security Firm Apologizes
LONDON OLYMPICS Updated July 17, 2012, 3:11 p.m. ET Olympics Security Firm Apologizes By CASSELL BRYAN-LOW LONDON—The head of Olympic security contractor G4S PLC told a panel of agitated British lawmakers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Building Democracy with Blackwater et al
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ July 18, 2012 Building Democracy with Blackwater et al By David Isenberg I’m pretty sure that this is not going down… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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London Olympics security contractor called ‘incompetent’ by panel
London Olympics security contractor called ‘incompetent’ by panel July 17, 2012 | 9:32 am LONDON — A private contractor’s planning for security at the Summer Olympics in London was “incompetent,” the chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Olympic Games security: where do we go from here?
Info4Security Web Exclusive Olympic Games security: where do we go from here? 18 Jul 12 Abbey Petkar examines the ramifications of developments involving security at the Olympic Games, and an unwarranted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Olympic security: the Home Secretary’s statement to Parliament
Olympic security: the Home Secretary’s statement to Parliament 12 Jul 12 This morning, Home Secretary Theresa May issued a statement to the House of Commons on the current situation in respect… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading