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    India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm

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    India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm Thirty-five people detained by Indian coast guard for failing to produce papers permitting munitions transport Reuters in Chennai theguardian.com, Sunday 13… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The rise of the private security industry in Guatemala

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    The rise of the private security industry in Guatemala Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – By Anna-Claire Bevan A new law was supposed to regulate the expanding private security industry, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S Criticized With Serco for Poor Asylum Housing in U.K. Report

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    G4S Criticized With Serco for Poor Asylum Housing in U.K. Report By Natasha Doff October 11, 2013 G4S Plc (GFS) and Serco Group Plc (SRP) are providing “squalid” and “run-down” housing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Conditions at G4S-run UK prison “very concerning” – report

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    Conditions at G4S-run UK prison “very concerning” – report LONDON | Tue Oct 8, 2013 4:31am IST Oct 8 (Reuters) – A British prison run by security company G4S is failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    FY 2014 Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Southwest Asia Issued

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    Deputy Inspector General for Southwest Asia September 30, 2013 FY 2014 Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Southwest Asia Issued   The Department of Defense Inspector General and the Southwest Asia Joint Planning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Shortcuts Seen By Firm Doing Security Checks

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    New York Times September 28, 2013 Pg. 1 Shortcuts Seen By Firm Doing Security Checks By Trip Gabriel The calls and e-mails from top executives came toward the end of each… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lessons from the war

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    Oct 3, 2013, 12:17pm EDT Expert Insight Lessons from the war (Guest Blog) Stan Soloway CEO, Professional Services Council- Washington Business Journal As all eyes were focused on the countdown to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections

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    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections This Rule document was issued by the Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) For related information, Open Docket Folder  Action Interim… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Faulty Background Checks: Hundreds Of U.S. Security Clearance Records Falsified

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    Faulty Background Checks: Hundreds Of U.S. Security Clearance Records Falsified Reuters  |  By Tabassum Zakaria Posted: 09/25/2013 12:59 am EDT  |  Updated: 09/25/2013 10:47 am EDT WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Federal prosecutors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Audit Finds Limited Oversight of Fuel Purchases for Afghan National Police

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    Today, SIGAR released an audit of the Afghan National Police (ANP) Fuel Program finding limited oversight of fuel purchases and a high risk of loss, theft, or misuse of U.S. funds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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