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    UK government downplays Olympic security snafu

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    UK government downplays Olympic security snafu By the CNN Wire Staff updated 8:44 PM EDT, Sun July 15, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Sports Secretary Jeremy Hunt says it’s normal for some contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago

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    Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago Related Articles Police to be drafted in from Scotland to fill Olympics security gaps ‘How I went unchallenged through two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety

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    Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety Monday, July 16, 2012 LONDON, England (AFP) — The chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe said yesterday that a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic security — and beyond

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    Olympic security — and beyond Olympics: security staff now have to be supported by the army Related Articles Delays as Olympic Games Lane opens Games readiness put to the test BBC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics

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    New York Times July 15, 2012 Pg. 10 Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics By John F. Burns LONDON — Even government officials involved in the Olympics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview

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    G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview Tony Curzon Price , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Nick Buckles, CEO of G4S, was not the speech-and-thought-challenged buffoon he appeared to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Policing privatisation: mortally injured but not yet deceased

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    Policing privatisation: mortally injured but not yet deceased Jo Jones , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Civil society Democracy and government G4S: securing whose world? West Midlands against Policing for Profit is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’

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    11:46pm, Sat 14 Jul 2012 G4S ‘hitch completely normal’ Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’ Last updated Sun 15 Jul 2012 Home Office ministers were warned 10 months ago of problems with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’

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    Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’ By Steve Hayes Jul 15, 2012 London – British Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says it is “completely normal” for a contractor to fail to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S could lose £50m due to Olympic Games security shambles

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    G4S could lose £50m due to Olympic Games security shambles Security company says it ‘deeply regrets’ shortfall in workforce, resulting in call for military backup at Games sites Ben Quinn The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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