http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/16/AR2011021606668.html?hpid=topnewsArmy civilian police captain and counterfeit document expert busts cf federale ID ring.
Then, he uses the cf docs to see if they are good enough to penetrate locations protected by US Marshalls. They are.
Army guy given commendations and his report published as training materials for all in the federale gov't to learn from so bad guys are less likely to penetrate federale security.
Butthurt US Marshals launch investigation and go up Army guy's chain of command, shopping for an Army-side investigation & eventually get it at the LTG level.
Army guy put on leave, stripped of clearances & command, and the investigators go all "dynamic entry" on his office.
In July, Hazel recommended Poulos for the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for performing his duties in "an outstanding manner," according to an internal memo. Hazel singled out Poulos's work in the Sternquist case.
"Det./Captain Poulos has demonstrated a nonwavering dedication to the law enforcement mission of the Garrison and the United States Army," Hazel wrote.
In December, shortly before he was stripped of his command, Poulos received a $2,500 cash reward for his work from the Army. Hazel, his boss, specifically cited his report, which he said "highlighted the vulnerabilities to U.S. military installations."
I see several interesting points of discussion:
1. "Ow, my balls!" US Marshals not happy about their ineffectual security seeking revenge.
2. Army guy bought some of the cf IDs on the net, & one off ebay. No need for late night meetings in parking garages with guys in trench coats.
3. Dude with federale ID (or local PD, state LEO, etc.) comes to my door and wants to ask questions about something, anything. I see his ID. Realistically, I now know no more about the questioner than I did bfore he showed his ID.
