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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…
Jury to Decide Fate of Suspended FBI Agent Accused of Killing His Wife After Argument
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Did an FBI agentkill his estranged wife in self-defense last year? A Stafford County, Va. jury is set to begin deliberations today in the second-degree murder trial of Arthur Gonzalez, who shot his wife in the chest four times at their home. Gonzalez, 43, claims his wife, Julia Serna Gonzalez, was attacking…
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…
Off Duty Border Patrol Agent Involved in Fatal Shooting in Detroit
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J. Britt Johnson Named Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta Division
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com J. Britt Johnson, who began his career with the FBI in 1995 and spent much of his time combating violent crime, will serve as special agent in charge of the bureau’s Atlanta division, the FBI announced Monday. FBI Director James B. Comey tapped Johnson for the role. Johnson was most recently the…
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…
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…
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…