Tag Archives: Homeland Security

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

DPS outsourced border security to private firm via no-bid contracts By Jeremy Schwartz AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Updated: 10:35 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012 Published: 10:28 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012 A little-known private defense contractor from Virginia has quietly received about $20… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →