Neo-Nazi Group with Ties to U.S. Military

In the wake of the deadly anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, FRONTLINE and ProPublica present a new investigation into white supremacist groups in America – in particular, a neo-Nazi group, Atomwaffen Division, that has actively recruited inside the U.S. military.

The investigation goes on to show how the neo-Nazi group has sought to draw from the U.S. military, and how it has even run “hate camps” offering military-style training across the U.S.. It also explores the long history of white extremist groups with members linked to the U.S. military, and examines how civilian and military authorities have responded to Atomwaffen’s terrorist ambitions.
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In WA State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) should be particularly concerned about Atomwaffen recruiting activity.

Extremist groups attempting to recruit and influence Service Members is too often and too easily overlooked or ignored. But when action is not taken to address these serious issues an environment of hate and mistrust is quickly built within the ranks.

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

Military personnel deployed to a combat area, their supporting contractors overseas, government civilian employees overseas, non-government organizations (NGOs), journalists working on international stories, businesses attempting to establish a foothold in developing countries, and individual travelers to remote areas of the world can all find themselves in hostile and non-permissive environments. This guide covers a broad range of subjects that are intended to aid individuals, living and working in dangerous areas, in being safer in their daily lives and in being better able to protect themselves and survive in case of an emergency, disaster, or hostile action.

 

 



Seattle Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Woman Can Have His Job Back

 

According to Q13 Fox News (November 20, 2018) A Seattle police officer fired for punching a handcuffed woman in the face in the back of his patrol car in 2014 can return to work, following arbitration.

Two sources familiar with the matter tell Q13 News that Officer Adley Shepherd will be restored to full duty, nearly two years after he was fired by former Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole in 2016.

The decision followed a review by a three-person panel, which included a civilian.

“The civilian arbitrator found that the termination was too severe of discipline and ordered that the termination be dismissed,” The Seattle Police Officers Guild said in a statement.

The Seattle Police Officer's Guild opined that Officer Shepherd's dismissal was politically motivated.
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When police administrators abuse their authority and make politically motivated decisions, those decisions are frequently overturned during arbitration, or departments end up paying large civil settlements at taxpayer expense.

Not only should Officer Shepherd be restored to his position with Seattle PD, but he should be awarded all back pay and allowances from 2016 until he returns to work.

 

 

Should Police Have the Right to Force Children to Masturbate in Front of Them So They Can Take Photos?

Should police have the right to force children to masturbate in front of them so they can take photos?

What if it's part of a legal investigation?

Yes, this actually happened, and a judge endorsed it.

Whether the police have the right to force your teenage son to masturbate in front of them in order to incriminate himself is a legal question few parents would think they’d have to consider.

And yet Trey Sims’ legal guardians had to do exactly that. In an effort to prosecute the 17-year-old for sexting his 15-year-old girlfriend, Manassas police detective David Abbott obtained a search warrant authorizing him to take “photographs of [Sims’] genitals,” including “a photograph of the suspect’s erect penis.” According to court documents, in the process of executing the search warrant, Abbott took the teenager to a juvenile detention center, took him to a locker room and, with two uniformed, armed officers looking on, ordered Sims to pull down his pants.

After taking pictures with his cell phone of the teenager’s genitals, Abbot then ordered the minor to masturbate so that he could take a picture of his erection. Sims tried but failed to comply with the officer’s orders; Abbott later threatened Sims’ lawyer that, if police couldn’t get a picture of the teenager’s erection by forcing the kid to masturbate, he would obtain a photo of the teenager’s engorged genitals by subjecting him to “an erection-producing injection” at a hospital.

The facts of this case are outrageous, but sadly, they’re not the product of any single bad actor or law. On the contrary, they reflect a criminal justice system that’s structurally broken at almost every level. Sims’ case shows that we have a system in which the legislative branch is permitted to criminalize whatever it wants, with effectively no judicial oversight; police investigations are invasive, unchecked, and can cause far greater harm than the underlying [alleged] criminal act; and it is nearly impossible to hold police liable for unlawful misconduct. Until we address those systemic problems, we should expect more tragic cases like this one.  (CATO Institute, November 15, 2018) *
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* According to the 2017 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report (University of Pennsylvania), The Cato Institute is number 15 in the "Top Think Tanks Worldwide" and number 10 in the "Top Think Tanks in the United States".

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

 

Military personnel deployed to a combat area, their supporting contractors overseas, government civilian employees overseas, non-government organizations (NGOs), journalists working on international stories, businesses attempting to establish a foothold in developing countries, and individual travelers to remote areas of the world can all find themselves in hostile and non-permissive environments. This guide covers a broad range of subjects that are intended to aid individuals, living and working in dangerous areas, in being safer in their daily lives and in being better able to protect themselves and survive in case of an emergency, disaster, or hostile action.



Tacoma Officer's Lawsuit Says He Was Fired For Not Shooting to Kill

A former lieutenant with the Tacoma Police Department has sued the agency, alleging he was wrongfully fired because he didn't shoot to kill a suspect. According to court records, a review board and a separate internal investigation found O'Dea didn't follow department policy regarding deadly force. The police chief fired O'Dea in June 2017. O'Dea's lawsuit filed this year in Pierce County Superior Court also alleges the internal reviews were flawed and that investigators didn't look at the full record of the incident. (KOMO 4 News, November 19, 2018)
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Does Tacoma PD have a "shoot to kill policy"? No, probably not! Officers are instructed to aim for the center mass of a person's chest because it is the target they are most certain to hit and is most likely to stop a violent suspect.

Still, according to the lawsuit, a senior police officer (LT) is alleging that he was fired because he didn't shoot to kill - a violation of the department's use of force policy.

 

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

Patriot Prayer Rally in Portland Leads to Arrest of 6 Counter-Protesters

Dueling rallies in Portland, Ore., ended with members of the Patriot Prayer group and counter-demonstrators clashing on Saturday [November 17, 2018], resulting in six arrests, of Antifa counter-protesters.

The day started with a rally downtown to support survivors of sexual assault where several in attendance spoke about their experiences, the Oregonian reported. Around 200 people attended.

Nearby, a "Him Too" rally, a counter to the #MeToo movement, hosted by Patriot Prayer member Haley Adams was underway with about 40 people in attendance. Adams said the gathering was to support men falsely accused of sexual assault, though some guest speakers spoke about freedom and a "war on men."

According to Oregon Live "It wasn't until the Him Too rally ended and its members began heading to their cars that police called the gathering a "civil disturbance" and began urging demonstrators to leave the downtown area."

Once the rally ended, protesters began throwing bottles and flares and small scuffles broke out. Police say protesters threw bottles and flares at officers. A few demonstrators tossed smoke bombs, as well.

KPTV reported that six people were arrested.

 

 

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Portland has become a dangerous city - a Hostile and Non-Permissive Environment - with violent demonstrations in the streets a common occurrence.

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

Army Retirees and Veterans Can Access Their iPERMS Information On-line

As an Army Retiree or Veteran, you are able to access your iPERMS information. The Army Human Resources Command site will have your DD214 and other service-related documents.
You do not need a CAC to use this website.

To access your reserve / retiree / veteran record:

1. Go to https://www.hrcapps.army.mil/portal/
2. Click on "Use your DS Logon"
3. Retrieve (or create) your Username (if needed)
4. Change Password (if needed)
5. Logon using the username and password
6. When you get to the portal, click on the link to Access your Army Record.

You can also access the Army Whitepages from this site.
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I previously talked about how to obtain a Veterans Identification Card.

Access to your iPERMS record is just one more service available to retirees and veterans.

You can update your contact information and/or opt-out of being included in the Army Whitepages if you are concerned with your contact information being accessible to others.

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

 

 

Military personnel deployed to a combat area, their supporting contractors overseas, government civilian employees overseas, non-government organizations (NGOs), journalists working on international stories, businesses attempting to establish a foothold in developing countries, and individual travelers to remote areas of the world can all find themselves in hostile and non-permissive environments. This guide covers a broad range of subjects that are intended to aid individuals, living and working in dangerous areas, in being safer in their daily lives and in being better able to protect themselves and survive in case of an emergency, disaster, or hostile action.

Hate Crime Up By 32% in WA - Almost Double in Seattle Over the Past Year

Hate crimes increased in Washington by 32 percent in 2017, outstripping a 17 percent national increase in hate-motivated crimes documented in data released Tuesday by the FBI.

Washington law-enforcement agencies reported 613 total hate-motivated offenses stemming from 510 separate incidents to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report last year — everything from homicide and rape to burglary and “intimidation” — more than any other state except California, according to the FBI’s data. On a per-capita basis, Washington had the third highest rate of hate crimes reported in 2017, coming in behind Washington, D.C. and Kentucky. Washington was also third in 2016.

In Seattle, the number of reported hate crimes almost doubled, from 118 incidents in 2016 to 234 in 2017.  (Seattle Times, November 14, 2018)
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Ranks of Notorious Hate Group Include Active-Duty Military. A previous Seattle Times report found that Washington state is home to one of the largest cells of the notorious white supremacist group, Atomwaffen.

Recruiting by Atomwaffen on military bases, such as Joint Base Lewis-McChord, near Tacoma remain a concern.

Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way