Secret Service Looks for Proposals for Next-Generation Presidential Limousines

 Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com President Obama already has a sweet ride. But Homeland Security is looking for the next-generation presidential limousine for Obama’s replacement in 2017. It can’t be just any car, according to the proposal. “Phase 1, armor development, is currently underway. Phase 2 work will include integration of the armor design developed during Phase…

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U.S. Law Enforcement Officials in Israel Learning About Counterterrorism

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Assistant Director Mike Prout of the U.S. Marshals Service was among a group of U.S. law enforcement officials who are currently in Israel attending seminars on terrorism. A delegation of executives are participating in an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Counter-Terrorism Seminar (NCTS) from March 8-16, and meeting with security experts, intelligence…

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D.C. Businessman Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal, D.C. Campaign Finance Laws

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A D.C. businessman pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges in connection with secretly channeling more than $3.3 million in illegal campaign donations to at least 28 political campaigns, the FBI announced. Jeffrey E. Thompson, 58, pleaded built to two conspiracy charges – conspiring to violate federal campaign finance laws and failure to comply…

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Former Secret Service Leader Michael Mullen Named to Management Team of Cyveillance

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Michael Mullen, a former assistant to the special agent in charge of the Secret Service, has joined Cyveillance as vice president of security services, PR Newswire reports. Mullen served for 25 years as a special agent. In his new role, Mullen will oversee products that include web and social media monitoring and…

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At Least 10 Countries Investigating Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines

 Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The United States and at least nine other countries are investigating the disappearance of a Malaysian Airlines jetliner, CBS News reports. The Boeing 777, which included 239 people, has been missing for four days. Without any sign of trouble, authorities are having trouble pinning down why the plane disappeared. It’s unclear whether…

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