Former DEA task force officer under federal investigation hired at Portage County Sheriff’s Office
A former DEA task force officer currently under federal investigation for illegally detaining a man at a bar has been hired as a deputy at the Portage County Sheriff’s Office.
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Justice Department suspends DEA's controversial asset-forfeiture program targeting airline travelers
The Department of Justice is cracking down on the Drug Enforcement Administration's controversial practice of "consensual ...
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DEA Agent Killed, Another in Critical Condition After Shooting on Amtrak Train
A city police officer, who was a member of a DEA joint task force, was also shot and in stable condition, Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus said at a news conference, The New York Times reports. “They ...
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Portage County sheriff hires ex-task force officer under federal investigation
CLEVELAND, Ohio— A former task force officer of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration under federal investigation involving an off-duty attack at a bar was hired as a Portage County sheriff’s ...
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Justice Department suspends DEA's controversial asset-forfeiture program targeting airline travelers
The practice of "consensual encounters" includes DEA special agents or task force officers approaching individuals at airports and then asking for consent to search the individual’s belongings.