Protective Operations


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Protective Operations: A Handbook for Security and Law Enforcement is designed as a reference for law enforcement and security organizations tasked with protecting the welfare of an individual or groups of individuals. To be effective and professional, protective operations require the incorporation of a variety of skill sets. However, many departm




Protective Services Provided by U.S. Secret Service


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Regulations for Certain Protective Services


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Joint Audit of Blackwater Contract and Task Orders for Worldwide Personal Protective Services in Iraq


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The Dept. of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), is responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, and info. ¿ both domestic and abroad. Over the years, DS has been unable to provide long-term personal protective services solely from its pool of special agents, and it has turned to contractual support. This report focuses on the Blackwater contract in Iraq and associated task orders. This audit addressed four objectives: 1. What was the contracting process? 2. What were the key requirements and provisions of the contract and task orders? 3. What are the costs and funding sources of the contract and task orders? 4. How did the Dept. administer the contract and task orders to provide proper oversight of Blackwater¿s cost and performance in Iraq?