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    Private Security, Public Humiliation

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    Comment: Private Security, Public Humiliation We should count our blessings that the service of last resort was at hand in the wake of the G4S fiasco, says Royston Martis. Date –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Embattled G4S boss Nick Buckles apologises for Olympic security fiasco but says company will claim £57m ‘management fee’

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    Embattled G4S boss Nick Buckles apologises for Olympic security fiasco but says company will claim £57m ‘management fee’ In a bruising appearance in the Commons, Nick Buckles agreed with MPs that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympics Security Firm Apologizes

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    LONDON OLYMPICS Updated July 17, 2012, 3:11 p.m. ET Olympics Security Firm Apologizes By CASSELL BRYAN-LOW LONDON—The head of Olympic security contractor G4S PLC told a panel of agitated British lawmakers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Military buying to be outsourced

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    July 17, 2012 5:30 pm Military buying to be outsourced By Carola Hoyos, Defence Correspondent The Ministry of Defence is planning to hand over to private contractors the £14bn a year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The UK Border Agency’s long, punitive campaign against children (helped by G4S and Serco)

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    The UK Border Agency’s long, punitive campaign against children (helped by G4S and Serco) Clare Sambrook , 16 July 2012 The appalling Rochdale sexual abuse scandal prompted long-overdue scrutiny of our… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    London Olympics security contractor called ‘incompetent’ by panel

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    London Olympics security contractor called ‘incompetent’ by panel July 17, 2012 |  9:32 am LONDON — A private contractor’s planning for security at the Summer Olympics in London was  “incompetent,” the chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic Games security: where do we go from here?

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    Info4Security Web Exclusive Olympic Games security: where do we go from here? 18 Jul 12 Abbey Petkar examines the ramifications of developments involving security at the Olympic Games, and an unwarranted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic security: the Home Secretary’s statement to Parliament

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    Olympic security: the Home Secretary’s statement to Parliament 12 Jul 12 This morning, Home Secretary Theresa May issued a statement to the House of Commons on the current situation in respect… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Olympic Games: calling for an independent security review

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    Info4Security.com and Infologue.com Web Exclusive The Olympic Games: calling for an independent security review 18 Jul 12 Brian Sims and Bobby Logue are calling for an independent review to examine the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympics Security: ‘Exploitation Compounded by Bad Management’

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    REPORT AIR DATE: July 17, 2012 Olympics Security: ‘Exploitation Compounded by Bad Management’ SUMMARY Less than two weeks before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the United Kingdom is facing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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