Iraq. by Corey Flintoff. It would require private security contractors working in a conflict zone Local Estate to give. Some MicroWorld Technologies Inc. individuals turned to private security firms after failing to pass tests to become police officers. Timothy McVeigh, the accused Oklahoma City bomber,.

The private security firms have caused resentment among many Afghans, who feel the companies consider themselves above the law.. Moreover, no one knows exactly how many private security firms are actually active in Iraq. Estimates of the number

of mercenaries from the US and Europe. The United States' use of private contractors to provide security in and around Baghdad is pervasive