Category Archives: Control

Expert Panel Event on the Use of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) by the United Nations

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

Expert Panel Event on the Use of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) by the United Nations Dear Colleague, The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries is pleased… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pushing Ahead with Security Standards

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

Pushing Ahead with Security Standards By admin on June 24, 2013 at 9:23 PM HQS The Wellington The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) and its certification partner, RTI held… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After Benghazi, embassy security checks hit by sequester

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

After Benghazi, embassy security checks hit by sequester Jun. 20, 2013 – 06:00AM   | By JIM McELHATTON Since last September’s attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the State Department’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scaling Back On Contractors Is A Tough Job

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

Wall Street Journal June 22, 2013 Pg. 5 Scaling Back On Contractors Is A Tough Job Lawmakers’ Proposals to Curtail Use of Outside Intelligence Help Is Likely to Face Hurdles, Despite… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States A Rule by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 06/21/2013 You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Drug tests ordered for State Department contractors in Israel, Afghanistan

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Drug tests ordered for State Department contractors in Israel, Afghanistan By Guy Taylor The Washington Times Sunday, May 26, 2013 The State Department is pushing a new initiative to ensure contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sensitive security vetting at U.S. Embassy in Iraq is turned over to troubled State Department

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Sensitive security vetting at U.S. Embassy in Iraq is turned over to troubled State Department By Guy Taylor The Washington Times Sunday, June 16, 2013 Battered by scandals surrounding security failures… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Floating armouries hit local security outfits

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

  Floating armouries hit local security outfits by Rejimon K May 26, 2013 , 8 : 55 am Muscat: Strong competition from rivals in neighbouring countries and an increase in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MAST welcomes Maltese licensing of Private Maritime Security Contractors and calls for other countries to follow suit

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

MAST welcomes Maltese licensing of Private Maritime Security Contractors and calls for other countries to follow suit New law offers a clear framework for Maltese PMSCs MALTA, June 13, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards By Gavin van Marle 06.19.2013 New international standards governing the growing numbers of private maritime security companies (PMSCs) are set to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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