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“You got back safely, didn't you?”

Blackwater. The name says it all, conjuring images of imminent danger, hidden predators and night terror. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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“Excellence in Corrections". In the summer of 2006 the T. Don Hutto Residential Center (owned by CCA) opened its doors in Taylor, Texas. T. Don Hutto was originally a privately owned state prison, converted or "remodeled”

Corrections Corporation of America or CCA is the largest owner of privatized correction and detention centers in the USA. via Helium

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: September 27, 2007 4:02:17 AM PDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: State-Owned Israeli Company Put in Charge of "Guarding" ... via Ctrl mailing list

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“She was passing notes; she was engaged in note-writing with the inmate”

A Kingston woman working as a guard at the all-male Downstate Correctional Facility has been charged with rape and other criminal offenses for allegedly having sex with a male inmate at the state prison earlier ... via Daily Freeman

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“Based on the information that was provided we were unable to substantiate the concerns.”

By H. JOSEF HEBERT -- Associated Press Writer - Updated 09/28/07 - 6:00 PM WASHINGTON A watchdog group accused the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday of ignoring for nearly six months allegations that ... via The Herald

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“We are very pleased that these lawsuits were dismissed against TASER International”

TASER International, Inc. , a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, announced that the following product liability lawsuits were dismissed against TASER International: Martha Elsholtz vs. via PrimeNewswire

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“CompuDyne is well positioned to expand on its services and products in key markets of infrastructure protection and homeland security”

The Gores Group, LLC, and defense industry executive Stuart Mackiernan announced the completion of the acquisition of CompuDyne Corporation, a leader in sophisticated security products and technology for the ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

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“With Oracle Fusion Middleware, we reduced the cost and complexity of these integration projects for CCA”

An Oracle-based SOA speeds inmate processing for Corrections Corporation of America. via Eweek

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Corporate fraud cannot be dismissed as a rare ailment affecting a handful of badly run or unlucky companies: it is a global challenge to every modern business. via Domain-B

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“Organizations are increasingly recognizing the security multi-factor authentication offers as well as the convenience of biometrics, and when the stakes are high, they turn to Bioscrypt's identity management solutions.”

Mexico City International Airport is installing Bioscrypt's V-Smart identity verification solution in its new state-of-the-art terminal, data center and communications room. via SecureID News

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“This is not acceptable and we will not tolerate it”

Exelon Nuclear has terminated its contract with the security firm that keeps watch over its Peach Bottom Atomic Power Plant in southern York County. via WHP-TV Harrisburg

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NAPCO Security Systems Inc. is a diversified manufacturer and designer of electronic security products in three key areas of the industry: intrusion and fire alarms, access control systems, and electronic ... via Seeking Alpha

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“In the event that conditions in credit markets continue to improve, I think that suggests economic growth should resume its expansion and boost earnings.”

Stocks were little changed on Tuesday as a report on housing slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations and oil prices dropped, offsetting worries about consumer spending sparked by warnings from retailers. via WNED.org

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“This family will leverage the latest materials, aerodynamic and design technologies from across Pratt & Whitney to raise the bar on performance and economics”

Pratt & Whitney Canada Engines Cross 300 Million Hour Milestone in Business and General Aviation Market Pratt & Whitney Canada Engines Cross 300 Million Hour Milestone in Business and General Aviation Market ... via Rotor.com

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“We can now see products also in those steps of our process chain which so far werent illuminated by the inventory management system.”

MEDIA RELEASE PR27607 Checkpoint Systems, Impinj and Reva Systems Enable Worlds First End-to-End UHF Item-level RFID Shopping Experience for METRO Group HONG KONG, Sept. via Material Handling Product News

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Chicago-based Exelon says it will end its contract with a company that provides security at a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant. via WAND-TV Decatur

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“We are confident that with our experienced team of local and International managers, the support of PRC authorities and our strategic partners that we are able to offer a very effective SVR solution to the China market”

Kington, Exclusive Licensee in China for LoJack Corporation, Launches Its Stolen... - Auto News from September 24, 2007 BEIJING, Sept. via Automotive

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A four-day industry Solar Power Conference begins Monday, and the event will highlight ongoing federal efforts to boost usage of renewable energy sources. via BusinessWeek

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“Many utilities have relied heavily on requiring the existing guards to put in extraordinary overtime - ”

Plant and federal officials are investigating reports that one or more Peach Bottom nuclear power plant security officers were caught on videotape being "inattentive to duties,"" according to a report filed by ... via The Post Chronicle

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“Obviously, purchasing 24,000 books is a daunting task, but with God's help, and the assistance of a lot of churches throughout the state of South Carolina, this dream is being realized”

The Department of Corrections on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 will accept more than 24,000 copies of Rick Warren's best-selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life," to make available to every inmate in the state ... via WPDE TV

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CompuDyne Corporation announced today the completion of the merger of the Company with Patriot Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC. via Earth Times

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“We have always been dedicated to working with leadership organizations within the law enforcement community such as NOBLE to assure that we are doing everything we can to best serve those that are choosing TASER ECDs to protect life.”

TASER International, Inc. , a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, today announced that the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives has posted "Resolution in Support of the ... via PrimeNewswire

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“Galeria Kaufhof's deployment is the first large-scale application of near-field UHF RFID to track retail merchandise from distribution through point-of-sale”

ESSEN, GERMANY, September 20 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Leading radio frequency identification solution providers Checkpoint Systems , Impinj, Inc., and Reva Systems today announced a breakthrough item-level tagging ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

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“The recording of biometric information through our new fingerprint readers allows us to fix an individual's identity at the earliest point practicable so that only those with permission can travel to the U.K.”

Cross Match Technologies Inc. of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has won a $4.4 million contract to provide fingerprint scanners to the United Kingdom's Home Office Biometrics Framework Agreement. via Washington Technology

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“It's really a Kevlar-driven product”

DuPont's planned $500 million expansion of its Kevlar business is expected to boost the company's bottom line while helping U.S. troops on the front line. via Daily Times

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“We are truly honored that EPA is recognizing Carrier's environmental leadership with such a prestigious award”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will honor Carrier Corp. today with its coveted Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection award in recognition of the company's achievements in helping restore the ... via Earth Times

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“We selected Distributed Energy Systems as our supplier for this key military equipment as a result of their advanced technical capability in electrolysis, their manufacturing expertise and the proven reliability of their equipment”

As a first step in this relationship, the parties have entered into a contract for cooperative development of a cell stack suitable for the next generation U.S. and British Navy submarines. via TurboMachinery International

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“Partnering with Schenkein will allow us to promote our new product to several audiences including consumers, a market segment we haven't yet reached”

Schenkein, one of Denver's largest public relations agencies, has added Law Enforcement Associates to its list of clients. via Market Wire

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The state Court of Appeals has ruled that a private prison company isn't entitled to a refund of taxes for operating prisons that house inmates for the state and federal governments. via KVIA-TV El Paso

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“Bioscrypt's products continue to be qualified by U.S. government authorities to secure the country's most vulnerable locations”

TSA places Bioscrypt's fingerprint reader on biometrics access control approved products list for airports TORONTO, Sept. via Canada NewsWire

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Two convicted murders escaped from prison Monday by climbing ladders and hoisting themselves over two fences, authorities said. One was quickly captured and the other remained at large.

The inmates were working on a cleaning crew at the Florence Correctional Center when they attacked a guard and tied him down, according to a release from the Corrections Corporation of America, which operates the prison in Florence, about 50 miles southeast of Phoenix.

Detective Walt Hunter of the Florence Police Department said the inmates took ladders, climbed on the prison roof and scaled two fences. Read more

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“This is the second follow-on shipment authorized under a tender awarded to our French distributor during the third quarter of 2006. This tender authorized the French Government to purchase of up to 5,000 TASER systems.”

TASER International, Inc. , a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, today announced that it received a follow-on order from the French Ministry of the Interior for 1,249 TASER X26 electronic ... via PrimeNewswire

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Magal Security Systems, Ltd. reported this morning that that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has received an order of over $8 million to install its Perimitrax buried cable intrusion detection. via All Stories

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“The company's strong revenue growth reflects the increasing recurring revenues from monitored accounts in our subscriber base, which is up to approximately 75,000 accounts. The increase in subscriber accounts reflects an annual growth of 17 per cent.”

Home security company AlarmForce Industries Inc. says its nine-month profit fell 12 per cent to $921,000 as increased spending on marketing offset record-high revenue as it pushed growth in the United States. via Sympatico Finance

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“What Iraq has shown is that there are no safe places on the battlefield any more and countries are looking to upgrade protection for all vehicles.”

Armor Holdings, the American company bought by BAE Systems for $4 billion two months ago, has covered its purchase price after unexpectedly winning an order to build 10,000 lorries for the US Army. via Times Online

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“So in the long run, the offender pays all the fees.”

The Bradford County commissioners on Thursday voted to lease high-tech equipment for the county Probation Department, including a hand-held device that can determine if an offender wearing an electronic ... via Daily and Sunday Review

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“Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects”

Markland Technologies, Inc. , a company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, has issued the following statement on the sale of EOIR Technologies, Inc. via Earth Times

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“I strongly believe that every American now shares this responsibility. We must never forget.”

Earlier today, many hundreds of Pelco employees, honored guests and the public joined together in commemoration of the Sixth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and to celebrate the lives of the fallen heroes ... via Security Technology & Design

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“We took our people out of the RCC facility because we are skeptical about Cornell's ability to run the facility in a way that maintains the safety, health and well-being of our detainees”

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Federal authorities say they have pulled 600 detainees from a jail under contract with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, citing concerns about the safety and health of inmates. via KSTP-TV Minneapolis

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“The company is extremely healthy”

Garda World Security Corp. still expects to generate a record financial performance next year despite posting its first quarterly loss in five years as it absorbs a recent U.S. acquisition that has resulted in ... via Sympatico Finance

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“We feel that our employees have done an exceptional job in assisting the community year after year”

ADT Security Services, 502 Fortune Drive in Papillion, granted the Papillion Police Department a $3,000 check on Tuesday. via The Papillion Times

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Guards at Great Meadow Correctional Facility used tear gas to break up a fight involving nearly two dozen inmates Monday night. via Newsday.com

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“It depends on how things evolve in the future and how our (population) need is, certainly that's something we'd be interested in discussing with them”

Cornell Companies Inc., which runs a jail in downtown Albuquerque, cut 82 of 185 jobs at the lockup Monday, a company spokesman said. via Las Cruces Sun-News

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“It is of utmost importance that an independent body be maintained to look into corruption”

By Deon de Lange Parliament's portfolio committee on correctional services is to examine a radically revised amendment bill on Tuesday after throwing out the draft that proposed that the minister be given ... via The Star

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“As we move forward to expand our business globally, we are looking to the opportunity the European market affords Sikorsky to bring its proven products to new customers and regions.”

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. officials unveiled plans to better incorporate European regions into its business approach and provided an update on efforts to modernize the PZL Mielec facility during a briefing today ... via Defence Talk

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“This is our first sale of SmartTrack(TM) systems to Hornbach”

Sentry Technology Corporation announced today, the signing of a contract to supply 16 SmartTrack traveling CCTV systems to HORNBACH-Baumarkt-AG, one of Europe's leading do-it-yourself retailers with 120 large ... via InformationWeek

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Anthony Ashwood ... when you come out on parole, you face a lot of problems. - Andrew Smith/Photography Editor Anthony 'Fines' Ashwood, who spent 21 years behind bars, was released on parole in April 2004. via Jamaica Gleaner

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“They responded quickly and took care of it.”

Great Meadow Correctional Facility was locked down late Monday after a brawl that involved about two-dozen inmates that left two with wounds from razor-type weapons, officials said. via Post Star News

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“It's not fair to the people down there at all”

A decision to train security forces for the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant at night at a nearby firing range has upset some residents. via Rutland Herald

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has selected Goodrich Corporation to supply the input and tail drive shaft system for the new CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program. via Rotor.com

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YAHUD, Israel, September 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magal Security Systems, Ltd. via Earth Times

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“The DriveCam team is proud to be named to the Inc. 500 list for the third consecutive year”

DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management company, today announced that it ranked no. via Freshnews

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“I am going to meet with the national commissioner in Cape Town tomorrow to finalise the programme”

ONE of seven dangerous awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from Mthatha's Wellington Prison at the weekend has been re-arrested. Police Superintendent Mzukisi Fatyela said Lindisipho Mpehle, 26, was nabbed at ... via The Daily Dispatch

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Lakeland Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of industrial protective clothing for industry, municipalities, healthcare and to first responders on the federal, state and local levels, will release its ... via Earth Times

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“There is a huge correlation between alcohol a