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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…
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…
Agent-In-Charge of ATF’s Rochester Field Office Is Finalist for Massachusetts Police Job
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Scott Heagney, agent-in-charge of the ATF’s Rochester field office, is the finalist for the position of police chief of Firchburg, Mass. The Sentinel & Enterprise reports that Scott Heagney was selected by Mayor Lisa Wong to replace Police Chief Robert DeMoura. Heagney began his career serving five years with the Franklin Police…
Man Arrested After Climbing Security Fence to Try to Gain Access to FBI Field Office in California
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A man is in custody after climbing a security fence and trying to gain access to the FBI field office in Sorrento Valley, ABC 10 reports. The suspect, 36-year-old William Durant, called media outlets at the time and said he wanted to talk to a federal agent. “One of our security officers…