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| − | [[Saladin Security]] LTD is a private military contractor | + | [[Saladin Security]] LTD is a private military contractor. The main company is based in London and was created as a subsidiary of [[Keenie Meenie Services]]<ref>The Saladin Group, [http://www.saladin-security.com/html/background.shtml Background], ''Saladin Security'', Accessed 16-September-2009</ref>. Saladin Security has been tasked with protecting the Canadian Embassy in Afghanistan<ref>Andrew Mayeda and Mike Blanchfield, [http://www2.canada.com/topics/news/features/businessofwar/story.html?id=6bbd6b3d-ee22-4168-af3b-23f104f0b982&k=46295Saladin%20Security Private firms rush to fill security vacuum in Afghanistan], ''CanWest News Service'', 22-November-2007, Accessed 08-September-2009</ref>. |
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According to the Saladin Security profile for Saladin Technical Services: | According to the Saladin Security profile for Saladin Technical Services: | ||
| − | : | + | :Security of information is a vital consideration in modern government and commercial activity. Saladin Technical Services (STS), based in London, is an acknowledged leader in this field. The company recruits the expert services of top military and security personnel in order to offer appropriate skills and expertise to clients. It has worked in the UK, Western & Eastern Europe including the Balkans, Russia, the Middle East, North Africa and the USA.<ref>Saladin Group, [http://www.saladin-security.com/html/technical.shtml Saladin Group], ''Saladin Security'', Accessed 16-September-2009</ref>. |
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Revision as of 13:54, 17 September 2009
Saladin Security LTD is a private military contractor. The main company is based in London and was created as a subsidiary of Keenie Meenie Services[1]. Saladin Security has been tasked with protecting the Canadian Embassy in Afghanistan[2].
Contents
Companies
The organisation is split into three seperate companies the main company Saladin Security along with Saladin Technical Services, Saladin Security Afghanistan and Kensec LTD.
Saladin Technical Services
According to the Saladin Security profile for Saladin Technical Services:
- Security of information is a vital consideration in modern government and commercial activity. Saladin Technical Services (STS), based in London, is an acknowledged leader in this field. The company recruits the expert services of top military and security personnel in order to offer appropriate skills and expertise to clients. It has worked in the UK, Western & Eastern Europe including the Balkans, Russia, the Middle East, North Africa and the USA.[3].
Saladin Security Afghanistan
According to the Saladin Security profile of Saladin Security Afghanistan:
- "Saladin's Afghan subsidiary has had a permanent security presence in the country since 2002. It is based in Kabul and deploys Afghan security guards throughout the country".
- "All normal security services are provided, mainly for foreign government missions, commercial companies and NGOs. This includes both static and vehicle-borne armed guards and quick reaction teams. All the normal Saladin services can be provided through the Afghan office".
WORKFORCE
- "Saladin currently employs in excess of 2000 indigenous security personnel and strives to maintain an ethnically diverse work force. We are also a partner with UNDP in their efforts to reintegrate ex-combatants through the DDR program. Saladin personnel are given comprehensive training and a package of benefits unsurpassed in Afghanistan. These include but are not limited to regulated well paid work hours, English language training and access to our own medical facilities".
- "The Company is registered and licensed with the Ministry of Interior — Reference I — 10101"[4].
Kensec
According to the Saladin Securtity profile of Kensec:
- "KENSEC provides a guard service in the UK of the highest quality. It is the company's determined policy to provide guards who are meticulous in the execution of their duties, responsive to the broader needs of clients, and at all times presentable and courteous. Jewellery companies are a speciality".
- "Guards are very carefully selected, normally from a military background, security vetted and comprehensively trained. They are carefully supervised by professionals with the management skills to ensure the success of every task"[5].
Notes
- ↑ The Saladin Group, Background, Saladin Security, Accessed 16-September-2009
- ↑ Andrew Mayeda and Mike Blanchfield, Private firms rush to fill security vacuum in Afghanistan, CanWest News Service, 22-November-2007, Accessed 08-September-2009
- ↑ Saladin Group, Saladin Group, Saladin Security, Accessed 16-September-2009
- ↑ Kensec, Saladin Security Afghanistan, The Saladin Group, Accessed 16-September-2009
- ↑ Kensec, Kensec Limited, The Saladin Group, Accessed 16-September-2009
