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    Fraud still rife despite scrutiny of background check system

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    Fraud still rife despite scrutiny of background check system Bonuses, push to rush cases cited By Jim McElhatton– The Washington Times Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Despite heightened concerns over holes in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Call for Unified Standards for Maritime Security

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    March 14, 2014 Call for Unified Standards for Maritime Security Shipping companies increase reputational risk by ignoring international standards for private maritime security; Compliance and high professional standards should be championed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Standard Risk: Is Your PMSC Competent?

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    March 24, 2014 Standard Risk: Is Your PMSC Competent? By Tony Chattin, Managing Director of MSS Global Ever wondered whether your Private Security Company is actually any good? What is the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    GoAGT calls for shipping industry to adopt international security standard

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    16-03-2014 GoAGT calls for shipping industry to adopt international security standard Gerry Northwood OBE, COO of GoAGT Floriana, Malta The shipping industry should adopt a unified international standard to judge and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Worker Abuse at American Bases

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    The Opinion Pages | Editorial Worker Abuse at American Bases By THE EDITORIAL BOARD MARCH 23, 2014 Some 37,000 privately contracted workers, mostly from India, Nepal, the Philippines and Uganda, prepare… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Entrusting Afghanistan Aid Oversight to Contractors

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    Entrusting Afghanistan Aid Oversight to Contractors March 17, 2014 Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) testified before Congress on the status of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) development assistance and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN planning treaty to regulate private contractors, mercenaries

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    10 March, 19:27 UN planning treaty to regulate private contractors, mercenaries A guard from a private security contractor service walks by damaged vehicles close to the site of a car bomb… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security firms prosper as more migrants detained*

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    Private security firms prosper as more migrants detained* Posted On 14 Mar 2014 By AHN Johannesburg, South Africa (IRIN) – The riot at Australia’s offshore processing centre for asylum seekers on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Watchdog questions USAID spending on controversial Afghan dam project

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    Watchdog questions USAID spending on controversial Afghan dam project A U.S. government watchdog says the costs of modernizing and expanding the Kajaki Dam’s power station have far outweighed the potential benefits.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olive Group is First Private Security Company to be Awarded Accredited Certification to the Private Security Standard (PSC1): a Key Milestone for the Company and the Industry

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    Olive Group is First Private Security Company to be Awarded Accredited Certification to the Private Security Standard (PSC1): a Key Milestone for the Company and the Industry DUBAI, March 17, 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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