Wisconsin: Paramilitary style guards get license to protect Gogebic mine site

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http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/paramilitary-style-guards-get-license-to-protect-gogebic-mine-site-b9969337z1-218420521.html

Madison — Armed security guards who were abruptly pulled from a proposed mine site in northern Wisconsin last month are now licensed. Bulletproof Securities was briefly protecting the site, but pulled back when it became clear last month that the Arizona firm had not received a license to operate in Wisconsin.

A spokeswoman for the state Department of Safety and Professional Services announced Monday that the firm is now licensed. Guards with the firm will soon join those from other companies who are already at the site, according to the mining company.

Also, the state has dismissed complaints against the security firm for operating without a license, said a statement from the department spokeswoman, Brittany Lewin.

Bulletproof began operating on July 4 at the site of the potential iron ore pit mine proposed by Gogebic Taconite. But the paramilitary-style guards were pulled back a week later after it was revealed the firm did not have a license to provide private security.

[HelenWheels]

1. Masks

Isn't there a law against gun men wearing masks?

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2. Whoa, for the politics...

That is pretty unusual quick actions to get the mercenaries the private license for license to kill anyone on sight who would intrude that mining. Everything is very shade to me and something isn't right about this. I'm having hard time to believe if this is actual mining project.

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3. Failing to have a permit in the first place put them in jeopardy for working here for a year....

That is if the law was applied....


"Under state law, providing security without a license can be punished with a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 and three to six months of incarceration. In addition, the Department of Safety can bar a firm from providing security services in the state for one year for failing to comply with the law."