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Transparency crucial on private military operations

Posted on September 14, 2014 by

Friday, September 12, 2014 Saturday Column: Transparency crucial on private military operations By Dolph C. Simons, Jr. September 12, 2014 President Obama announced this week he intends to intensify this country’s military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The International Regulation of Private Security Providers – a Brief Analysis

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

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Private armies on the rise: the case for global regulatory measures

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

23rd World Congress of Political Science International Political Science Association Montréal July 2014 Private armies on the rise: the case for global regulatory measures Conference paper Dominika Kunertova Ph.D. candidate, Université… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hodge hits at government ‘complacency’ over G4s and Serco

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Hodge hits at government ‘complacency’ over G4s and Serco The Guardian By Rajeev Syal 9 September 2014 Margaret Hodge accused the government of shocking complacency yesterday after it emerged that two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Analysis: More Gaps Found In US Contracts Website

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Analysis: More Gaps Found In US Contracts Website Sep. 8, 2014 – 01:04PM By BRADLEY PENISTON Vehicle Rehab: Billions have been spent at Anniston Army Depot’s Combat Vehicle Repair Facility, which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Government must beef up contract management, says watchdog

Posted on September 7, 2014 by

September 2014 Last updated at 06:51 ET Government must beef up contract management, says watchdog Continue reading the main story Related Stories ‘Bar G4S and Serco contracts’ call Labour plan to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Private Security Part 4

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

Christopher Mayer Director, Armed Contingency Contractor Policies and Programs at US Department of Defense Why Private Security Part 4 September 02, 2014To begin this post, I want to be clear that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Stop order against USIS could significantly slow down background checks

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

  Stop order against USIS could significantly slow down background checks   The United States Investigations Services (USIS) headquarters in Falls Church, Va. A stop-work order could significantly impact the security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal inspector urges nonprofit to eliminate its ‘gag provisions’

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Federal inspector urges nonprofit to eliminate its ‘gag provisions’ By Scott Higham The Washington Post Published: August 2, 2014 WASHINGTON — A federal inspector general said Thursday that more than half… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Time to regulate private security industry

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Time to regulate private security industry by Leo Olivero Private Security is a worldwide multi-billion pound industry employing more personnel than the normal police service; Gibraltar has been no exception, over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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