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An Overwhelming Response Against Irresponsible Security Contractors

October 22, 2010

Over the last few days, we've been asking you to take a stand against irresponsible security contractors. The response has been overwhelming.

As we mentioned on Tuesday, one private security firm called U.S. Security Associates, a security contractor at schools, airports, seaports, stadiums and public buildings across the nation, put thousands at risk by failing weapons security tests at government buildings. Yet, despite an outcry from D.C. City Council members, outgoing D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty plans to renew the city's contract with the company.

Your response to this has been incredible. Nearly a thousand of you wrote in, urging leaders in Washington, DC and other cities to stop rewarding public contracts to irresponsible security companies like U.S. Security Associates.

Many were clearly outraged that their taxpayer dollars would be used to fund a company that has failed to protect our communities. Here are a few of the comments that we received:

This shows what our Stand for Security movement is all about. The public, all across the country, is calling for stronger standards of security firms that protect our buildings and our communities.

We'll be keeping you updated on this situation as it develops, so be sure to stay tuned.