Daily Archives: March 22, 2012

In conversation: Stephan Crétier of Garda

In conversation: Stephan Crétier of Garda On becoming the Wal-mart of security, and what exactly Garda is doing in the middle east by Martin Patriquin on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:50pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Piracy fighters use floating armories

APNewsBreak: Piracy fighters use floating armories Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can cut costs and circumvent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms

March 22, 2012 Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms Brian Padden | Islamabad Afghan forces stand guard during a security transition ceremony from private security companies to the Afghan government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Retired marine who owns transport business insists he had nothing to do with alleged Saadi Gaddafi plot, gets lie-detector test

Retired marine who owns transport business insists he had nothing to do with alleged Saadi Gaddafi plot, gets lie-detector test Stewart Bell Mar 21, 2012 – 10:38 PM ET | Last Updated:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011

March 21, 2012 07:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Fourth quarter Revenue of $983 million, up 14.8% Fourth quarter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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WikiLeaked: Ex-Blackwater ‘helps regime change’ in Syria

WikiLeaked: Ex-Blackwater ‘helps regime change’ in Syria Published: 21 March, 2012, 09:59 Edited: 21 March, 2012, 14:45 A US government-contracted private security firm is helping the Syrian opposition to overthrow the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force

Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force   By Abubakar Siddique March 21, 2012 Time is running out for companies operating in Afghanistan to make the switch from private security firms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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