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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan Ingrid L. Price Stanford Journal of International Law. 49.2 (Summer 2013): p491. Full Text: I. INTRODUCTION II. THE GAPING HOLE: MILITARY CONTRACTORS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Afghanistan, Control, Iraq, Legal
Tagged Academic, Afghanistan, Control, Iraq, Legal
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Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation
Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation By Jay Solomon and Nathan Hodge 24 December 2013 The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s criminal investigations arm is probing one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iran
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Britain leading the way in fight against pirates
Britain leading the way in fight against pirates Piracy is an international problem but City & Guilds is helping lead the fight against the seaborne criminals with a qualification for those… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Control, Maritime, Piracy, UK
Tagged Control, Maritime, Piracy, United Kingdom
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Ebenezer Scrooge Should Not Be a Federal Contractor
Ebenezer Scrooge Should Not Be a Federal Contractor December 17, 2013 One in four federal contractors with histories of serious workplace violations provided bad value for taxpayers. That’s the conclusion of the Center… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
LRQA Greece approves first private maritime security company – Diaplous Maritime Services – to ISO/PAS 28007
LRQA Greece approves first private maritime security company – Diaplous Maritime Services – to ISO/PAS 28007 Certification demonstrates commitment to customer service, quality, safety and risk management processes. “Certification shows a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The South African Defence Review (2012) And Private Military / Security Companies (Pmscs): Heralding A Shift From Prohibition To Regulation?
http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-per/issuepages/2013volume16no4/2013(16)4JUMA%26ISABORAdoc.pdf [Full paper available via the link; conclusion below] The South African Defence Review (2012) And Private Military / Security Companies (Pmscs): Heralding A Shift From Prohibition To Regulation? Authors: I… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More Trouble for Bulletproof Securities in Wisconsin: Did It Break the Law Again?
Posted by PRW Staff on December 11, 2013 More Trouble for Bulletproof Securities in Wisconsin: Did It Break the Law Again? — by Steve Horn Bulletproof Securities, the Arizona private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South Africa: Are Merchant Shippers Hiring Pirates To Kill Pirates?’ – The Regulation Of Private Maritime Security Companies Operating In The Gulf Of Aden
South Africa: Are Merchant Shippers Hiring Pirates To Kill Pirates?’ – The Regulation Of Private Maritime Security Companies Operating In The Gulf Of Aden Last Updated: 17 December 2013 Article by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security guards ill-equipped for federal workplace shooting situations
Private security guards ill-equipped for federal workplace shooting situations Wednesday – 12/18/2013, 11:28am ET Jared Serbu @jserbuWFED More Reports The government’s lead agency for providing security services at federal office buildings… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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France to Allow Private Security on Ships
December 03, 2013 France to Allow Private Security on Ships By MarEx France is to allow private armed guards to protect its shipping fleet against pirates, the government said on Tuesday. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading