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Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics?
Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics? Clare Sambrook , 31 August 2012 G4S came briefly into the international spotlight due to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan
Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan 30 August 2012 One argument for relying on contractors in military operations is that they are more cost-effective than regular armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May had to admit that G4S, the government-appointed private security contractor, couldn’t deliver
The Nation (Thailand) August 25, 2012 Saturday Now that the dust has settled on the spectacular closing ceremony of an extremely successful London Olympics, described by IOC President Jacques Rogge as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors
Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors 28 August 2012 American mercenary camps in Sierra Leone Concerns over their cost effectiveness and strategic value make the deployment of PMSCs a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay
Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay 27 August 2012 In an era of shrinking defense budgets and leaner armed forces, civilian and private contractors are increasingly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Privatization of Violence and Security
The Privatization of Violence and Security 27 Aug 2012 There is a long and well-established tradition of using civilians to support defense and security policies. Prior to 1858, for example, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S police outsourcing considered despite Olympic fiasco
G4S police outsourcing considered despite Olympic fiasco Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:5PM Three British police forces have agreed to continue investigating plans to outsource office services to private security contractor G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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TRICARE Outsources Addiction Treatment With Little Oversight
NextGov.com August 14, 2012 TRICARE Outsources Addiction Treatment With Little Oversight By Bob Brewin To cope with a growing population of drug- and alcohol-addicted personnel, the Defense Department has outsourced substance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sparks fly over rethink on outsourcing
August 14, 2012 8:49 pm Sparks fly over rethink on outsourcing By Gill Plimmer and Helen Warrell The chief executive of a big outsourcing company hit out at ministers on Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Hammond: G4S Row Shows Private Sector Limits
Hammond: G4S Row Shows Private Sector Limits The Defence Secretary admits problems with security provision for the Olympics revealed the limits of private contractors. 10:30am UK, Tuesday 14 August 2012 Video:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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