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FBI Accuses Miami Officer of Scamming Crime Stoppers Program
We always hope members of law enforcement can be innovative and industrious. But not in this way. BY JENNIFER LEBOVICH AND JAY WEAVER Miami Herald MIAMI — Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers doles out cash for tipsters who turn in criminals. But one of their own — a Miami officer taking tips — used the inside information…
Column: Department of Homeland Security Still Misunderstood
By Chris Battle Security DeBrief WASHINGTON — I am still a bit surprised when I hear this question: How many terrorists has the Department of Homeland Security caught? Probably for most employees at DHS, it’s an odd question. Which is why it’s a critical public relations matter. Most Americans still don’t understand the mission of…
Inmate Sends Anthrax Threat to Assist. U.S. Atty Who Prosecuted Him
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com You can accuse John Philip Barker of a crime, but don’t ever accuse him of being overly smart. Barker, 47, has been charged with mailing a white powder letter to Assistant U.S. Attorney David Smith of Kansas City, Ks., who had just prosecuted him for mailing an anthrax threat to the…
FBI Dir. Robert Mueller Speaks About the Changing Face of the FBI
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In FBI Press Release: Cases That Can’t be Discussed Are More Impressive Than the Ones that Can
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.cojm WASHINGTON — FBI officials often stop short of talking about potential terrorist plots they’ve managed to head off, citing security concerns. Unfortunately, what they can say isn’t always as impressive as what they can’t. Take this week’s press release entitled: “FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate Recent Accomplishments” . Sounds intriguing….
FBI Increases Focus on Florida in Hunt for Boston Gangster Whitey Bulger
Could it be tough-guy James “Whitey” Bulger is hanging out in Florida with the geriatric set, going to “early bird” specials at restaurants,downing multi-colored Jello? As he approaches his 80th birthday, the FBI is getting more tips that he’s hanging out in Florida. Whitey Bulger/fbi age adjusted photo By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff BOSTON…
Ex-FBI Clerk Margaret “Marjorie” Cannon Who Married FBI Agent Dead at Age 94
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Margaret “Marjorie” Cannon, 94, a homemaker and a former FBI clerk who was married to an FBI agent, died in Burtonsville, Md., on Aug. 23, the Washington Post reported. The long-time District resident died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, the paper reported. In 1942, she joined the FBI as…
Gun Allegedly Used in Jimmy Hoffa Death Turned Over to FBI
There have been so many promising leads and theories that have gone nowhere in one of the great mysteries of the 20th Century. This one looks pretty shaky. By Paul Egan The Detroit News HARTLAND TOWNSHIP — A family member of a late Teamsters official has turned over to the FBI a handgun that an…