Posts Tagged ‘olympic security’
MP in ‘private army’ warning as Government ups G4S spending
Labour MP Barry Sheerman claims to be “increasingly worried” about the level of money the government is spending with security giants G4S.
Read MoreG4S predicts continued growth as it moves on from Olympic fiasco
G4S has reported a rise in revenues in 2012 despite the Olympics debacle and remains confident of pushing on with organic growth over the next 12 months.
Read MoreG4S reach financial settlement with LOCOG
G4S has agreed a financial settlement with the London 2012 organising committee, LOCOG, over its failure to provide enough security guards for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Following months of negotiations with the Games’ organisers, the international security outsourcing group has agreed on terms that will see the firm incur losses of approximately £70 million…
Read MoreIs it fair to impugn reputation of everyone at G4S for Olympic failure?
G4S is under fire from a newspaper for holding a party for its Security Guard of the Year awards. The Daily Mail says other hotel guests were disgusted. What do you think?
Read MoreJames Brokenshire speech to RUSI on 18 October 2012 regarding Counter Terrorism after the Olympic Games
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here today. The delivery of a safe and secure games has undoubtedly been the overriding priority for the counter terrorism community over recent years. And the success of the games marks a tremendous achievement for all those involved in the security effort. But now…
Read MoreSecurity industry must capitalise on post-Olympic boost says minister
The UK minister for security, James Brokenshire, says the UK security industry has a golden opportunity to promote exports following the success of the Olympic security operation
Read MoreKey personnel changes at G4S following review of Olympic’s performance
G4S has announced the resignation of two key personnel following an internal review of the failed Olympics contract David Taylor-Smith, Chief Operating Officer and Regional CEO – UK and Africa and of Ian Horseman Sewell, Managing Director, G4S Global Events have resigned. The company said in a statement: “Richard Morris, currently the Group Managing Director…
Read MoreNick Buckles says sorry for G4S Olympic shambles
Nick Buckles, the CEO of embattled security firm G4S, has said he’s deeply sorry for the failure of his company to deliver on its security contract for the London Olympic Games. G4S Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract In a 90-minute performance before the Home Affairs Select Committee, he expressed regret for the failings…
Read MoreStatement 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 of an extremely complex workforce supply contract which is on an unprecedented scale. We have recently encountered significant difficulties in processing applicants in sufficient numbers through the necessary training, vetting and…
Read MoreChubb chosen to supply CCTV and other security technology to Olympic retail centre
The developer of Westfield Stratford City – the shopping centre and office development situated at the gateway to London’s Olympic Park – has chosen Chubb to deliver fire and security systems. It is probably one of the largest and most prestigious security contracts to be put on the table recently and it was won by…
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