Daily Archives: May 9, 2013

As policing costs rise, can private security firms be the answer?

As policing costs rise, can private security firms be the answer? By Douglas Quan, Postmedia News May 7, 2013 A proposal to use security guards to perform less important police duties… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Airman with San Clemente Ties Dies in Afghanistan

Airman with San Clemente Ties Dies in Afghanistan The San Clemente City Council Tuesday adjourned their meeting in honor of the San Clemente High School alumnus. By Adam Townsend Email the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing

New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing April 24 2013 Introduction Transport Malta policy New legislation Introduction While the problem of piracy is not new, it has increased… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Army seeking private contractors for African commando transportation

US Army seeking private contractors for African commando transportation Written by Oscar Nkala Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:47 The United States Army’s Transportation Command (US-TRANSCOM) is looking for private flight contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S efforts to recover from farcical Olympics security contract suffer setback as gloomy trading update sends shares into freefall

G4S efforts to recover from farcical Olympics security contract suffer setback as gloomy trading update sends shares into freefall By Rob Davies PUBLISHED: 19:06 EST, 7 May 2013 Efforts by G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Lawyers for Oregon veterans seek full $75 million punitive award from KBR for clients, rather than crime victims

Lawyers for Oregon veterans seek full $75 million punitive award from KBR for clients, rather than crime victims   By Mike Francis, The Oregonian on May 07, 2013 at 4:39 PM,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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With shutdown approaching, DCMA Iraq maintains commitment

With shutdown approaching, DCMA Iraq maintains commitment Story by Nick D’Amario Courtesy PhotoArmy Lt. Col. Kim Thomas, Defense Contract Management Agency Iraq commander (center), conducts a command and staff meeting at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Bixby v. KBR, Inc., April 26, 2013

ROCKY BIXBY, LAWRENCE ROBERTA, SCOTT ASHBY, CHARLES ELLIS, MATTHEW HADLEY, JESUS BRUNO, COLT CAMPREDON, STEPHEN FOSTER, BYRON GREER, KELLY HAFER, DENNIS JEWELL, STEPHEN MUELLER, VITO PACHECO, JOHN RYDQUIST, KEVIN STANGER, RONALD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant. No. 12-366C UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS 109 Fed. Cl. 288; 2013 U.S. Claims LEXIS 120 February 22,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military.

Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military. Blog Admin There are generally three different methods for providing a military force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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