Tag Archives: Homeland Security

Contract competition increasing at DHS, think tank says

Contract competition increasing at DHS, think tank says By Kedar Pavgi November 13, 2012 Contract competition at the Homeland Security Department has increased significantly, according to a new report that still… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base, 2004-2011

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base, 2004-2011 By David J. Berteau, Guy Ben-Ari, Jesse Ellman, Priscilla Hermann, and Gregory Sanders Contributor: Luke Heselden and Tomoyo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Feds recruit private sector to expand drone use

Feds recruit private sector to expand drone use Seek traffic control experts to launch more spy planes over U.S. airspace by Steve Peacock Steve Peacock is a freelance writer and photographer… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Another View: Private screeners would keep air travelers safe

Another View: Private screeners would keep air travelers safe By Hardy Acree Special to The Bee Published: Friday, Jun. 29, 2012 – 12:00 am | Page 16A Last Modified: Tuesday, Jul.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Viewpoints: Why try to fix airport security at Sacramento when it isn’t broken?

Viewpoints: Why try to fix airport security at Sacramento when it isn’t broken? By Eugene Hudson Jr. Special to The Bee Published: Saturday, Jun. 23, 2012 – 12:00 am | Page… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Part Feds, Part Contractors

Part Feds, Part Contractors By Brittany Ballenstedt 2:00 AM ET March 5, 2012 The Homeland Security Department is beginning to see some savings as a result of an initiative that aims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Texas Sheriff wants security guards to bolster force

March 25, 2012 Texas Sheriff wants security guards to bolster force Officials with the county’s largest deputy’s union are slamming the partnership’s effectiveness and questioning whether the county could face legal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Boston Review Broke Perry’s Border Security Outsourcing Scandal

Friday, March 16, 2012 Boston Review Broke Perry’s Border Security Outsourcing Scandal Credit should be given where credit is due. “At War in Texas,” the cover story of the September/October issue… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Officials want to know more about state security contracts

Officials want to know more about state security contracts March 16, 2012 9:40 PM By GAIL BURKHARDT and Ildefonso Ortiz /The Monitor McALLEN — Local politicians said Friday they wanted to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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State senator calls for investigation of border security contracts awarded to private firm

State senator calls for investigation of border security contracts awarded to private firm Alberto Martínez /AMERICAN-STATESMAN José Rodríguez asks for an investigation of no-bid contracts and bidding policies. By Jeremy Schwartz… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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