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February 4, 2005Ambassador Cofer Black Becomes Vice-Chairman at Blackwater USA
Blackwater USA proudly announces that Ambassador Cofer Black, former Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the U. S. State Department, and former Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center has joined our team as Vice Chairman. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Erik Prince stated, "Ambassador Black brings with him 30 years of experience in combating terrorism around the globe and absolute devotion to freedom and democracy and the United States of America. We are honored to have him as part of our great team" Read the rest: http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2005/articles/pr1.html
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The Pentagon and Postwar Contractor
Support: Rethinking the Future
By James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.Published by The Heritage Foundation
Postwar duties are not optional operations. They are part of the military's mission to fight and win wars. Operations in Iraq are no exception. There are important lessons to be learned from the occupation of Iraq. One of the most vital is understanding the private sector's potential to address critical security needs. Learning this lesson will require bold rethinking by the Department of Defense.
http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2004/articles/020705postwar.pdf
Protective Frisk (Terry Frisk)
By Frederick P. FifeREQUIRES REASONABLE ARTICULABLE SUSPICION THAT A PERSON IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS
The protective frisk requires reasonable articulable suspicion that the person confronted by the officer is presently armed and dangerous. The primary purpose is for the safety of the Officer and others nearby. Terry v. Ohio, 88 S. Ct. 1868 (1968); State v. Thomas, 110 N.J. 673 (1988)http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2004/articles/020705frisk.html
Supreme Court Cases; 2003-2004 Term
By the FBI ACADEMY LEGAL INSTRUCTION UNITThe 2003-2004 U.S. Supreme Court term included several cases addressing a variety of constitutional criminal procedural issues, some dealing with the most fundamental of law enforcement activities. One case resolved the constitutionality of a state's identify yourself statute, requiring individuals to identify themselves during an investigation detention. The Court also rejected a rigid approach to determining whether a reasonable period of time has lapsed prior to making a forcible entry. A few vehicle cases were reviewed, including one addressing the scope of the search incident to arrest when the individual already was out of the vehicle when the law enforcement encounter began and the other relating to highway checkpoints. The Court addressed the constitutionality of arresting several companions when information suggests at least one may be involved in criminal activity. Custodial interrogation matters also went before the Court, including the constitutionality of an interrogation technique described as the ask now, warn later approach and the admissibility of physical evidence derived from a confession obtained in violation of Miranda. Additionally, the concept of deliberate elicitation within the meaning of the Sixth Amendment was clarified. The following is a brief synopsis of these cases. As always, state and local law enforcement agencies must ensure that their own state laws and constitutions have not provided greater protections than the U.S. constitutional standards.
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/2004/dec2004/dec04leb.htm#page_15
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Bush Budget Calls for Law Enforcement Cuts $600 million grant program for local police agencies to $60 million next year President Bush's budget will propose slashing grants to local law enforcement agencies and cutting spending for environmental protection, American Indian schools and home-heating aid for the poor, The Associated Press learned Saturday. Bush molded the roughly $2.5 trillion spending plan for 2006 as a response to a string of record federal deficits, and is sends it to Congress on Monday. http://www.officer.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=4&id=21130
FBI shuts down unclassified e-mail system
Murder at the Palladium
Idaho Outlaw Claude Dallas Freed From Jail
CIA Escapes Charges in Peru Plane Downing
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Most Hezbollah sites hosted in U.S. Companies provide domains, space for Lebanese terror group A recently disclosed list of companies providing service to Hezbollah websites exposed something shocking - 22 out of 25 primary sites for the Lebanese terror group are hosted by U.S. companies. http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42737
North Korea threatens: U.S. bases 'sea of fire' What do recent arrests say about al-Qaida and Europe? In France, Tuesday, security agents detained seven people suspected of helping funnel Islamic militants into Iraq. In Mainz, Germany, this weekend, police arrested an alleged al-Qaida operative who is also accused of recruiting for Iraq. He is alleged to be a key al-Qaida recruiter who was living in an apartment building on a quiet street. Also arrested: a Palestinian allegedly headed to fight in Iraq. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6867687/ Saudis call for anti-terror center Crown Prince leads tough campaign Saudi Arabia's crown prince has called for the creation of a worldwide center to share intelligence on terrorism at a conference on fighting al Qaeda and other groups. Crown Prince Abdullah, who is the kingdom's de facto leader and has led a tough campaign against militant groups over the past year, said Saturday a global intelligence-sharing center could allow experts and officials worldwide to "exchange information instantly" to prevent attacks. http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/02/05/saudi.terror.conference.ap/index.html Militants Threaten to Kill Journalist Islamic militants have threatened to kill an Italian journalist abducted in Iraq by Monday unless Italy agrees to withdraw its troops, according to a statement on the Internet. The statement, which appeared Saturday on an Internet bulletin board that serves as a clearinghouse for messages from extremist groups, said Giuliana Sgrena, 56, would be subjected to the "rule of God," a phrase that usually means punishment by death in the lexicon of Islamic militant groups. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050206/D882T3GO0.html
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The NightWing by MODBy: Frank Borelli, 7 Feb 2005Back in October of '04 I attended a Writer's Conference hosted by BlackHawk Products Group wherein they displayed new products that they were coming out with. Each Brand Manager took a few minutes to familiarize a room full of writers (rough crowd) with the new items, or upgrades to products, planned in the brand they handle. Now any of you who read these evaluations on a regular basis know that I'm somewhat of a knife nut. I like my cutting tools. On that day, Jim Ray, Brand Manager for Masters of Defense (MOD) showed us all a prototype knife called the NightWing. The NightWing is a fixed blade knife that has a similar visual flavor to the Yarborough and Neil Roberts knives, but unique at the same time. Designed by Allen Elishewitz, the blade sports three options for the spine and a softly curved handle that feels ergonomically perfect in my hands. For the rest of the story.. http://www.borelliconsulting.com/evals/knives/modnightwing.htm Frank Borelli
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TO AND FOR PEACE KEEPERS OF THE MILITARY AND ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ALL LEVELS AND ALL OF THOSE IN THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ALL WHO CARE ABOUT THEM AND THEIR WELFARE.
I SCROLLED THE LONG LIST OF THEIR NAMES AND PHOTOGRAPHS..I saw their ages.. some so very young.. some so aged by years andexperience. I saw life, love and dedication in their eyes.. in the set of the brow and the jaw.. PEACE KEEPERS WHO KNEW WHO THEY WERE AND WHAT THEY WERE.. AND WHY THEY WERE HERE.. I was overwhelmed by APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE. I WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THEIR GIFT AND DEDICATION. Yes, it may be that I was JUST ONE of the recipients.. but to me all others faded as I contemplated their sacrifice and what it means TO ME.. I am descended from a very long line of warriors and peace keepers. I have learned the value and the cost. I know what it has cost me.. Read the rest>>>>http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2005/articles/020705chaplain.html
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