Daily Archives: July 16, 2012

Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract

Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract G4S is totally committed to delivering a safe, secure and successful London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The Company is entering the final stages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers

Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers 29 June 2012 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to convey my assurance and thanks to many of you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Documents show ‘just in time’ G4S culture

Channel 4 News Documents show ‘just in time’ G4S culture Monday 16 July 2012 In an internal G4S memo, the embattled Olympics contractor justifies its last-minute security strategy by claiming it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Department of Labor and the Supreme Group, A Cover Up?

The Department of Labor and the Supreme Group, A Cover Up? Posted by defensebaseactcomp on July 16, 2012 In the second quarter of 2010 The Department of Labor reports that the Supreme… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL., APPELLEES

United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued January 20, 2012 Decided July 13, 2012 No. 11-7037 PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care

Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care Posted on July 16, 2012 Judge Garland’s latest opinion has something for everyone: helicopters and horses, ambushes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m

Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m Reuters MORE than 3,500 troops were parachuted in to fix the G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce

Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce Under pressure: G4S boss Nick Buckles could be forced out over London 2012 recruitment scandal Reuters Blundering G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UK government downplays Olympic security snafu

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

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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