The FBI’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort might just have long-lasting effects on law enforcement agencies in the months ahead.
Per this report from CBS News, federal authorities have warned there could be an increase in threats to police departments and other agencies as a result of the FBI’s actions.
The bulletin notes a rise in threats across “social media sites, web forums, video sharing platforms, and image boards,” and there could be more to come, according to both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. “The FBI and DHS would like to ensure that law enforcement, court, and government personnel are aware of the range of threats and criminal and violent incidents,” its internal memo explains.
“The FBI and DHS have also observed the personal identifying information of possible targets of violence, such as home addresses and identification of family members, disseminated online as additional targets.”
Here to speak to us about these ongoing threats – and what it could mean for police officers moving forward – is Michael Letts. He has 30 years of law enforcement under his belt and currently serves as president, founder, and CEO for InVest USA. They are an organization that specializes in providing bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable foundations and sponsorships. His expertise should be quite useful in this matter.
Q&A:
- How would you say that the state of police officers is these days, between what happened last week and other things like protest groups and an increase in resignations?
- You’ve noted in the past how unlawful the FBI’s investigation into Mar-a-Lago seems. How do you believe this will reflect against local law enforcement groups?
- We’ve seen police officers go through increased (and tiresome) shifts, as well as a record number of resignations (before receiving pension) and even a couple of cases of suicides. How frustrated does it make you to see police officers going through such strain?
- What more can the government do to help out local law enforcement groups?
- If you were in charge of this situation and you had to do something about the ongoing threats against your fellow officers, what would you do?
- Where can we learn more about InVest USA and how others can help officers in their time of need?
- More information can be found on the official website at http://www.investusa.org.
About Michael Letts:
Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of In-Vest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his official website here.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin at: jerry.specialguests@gmail.com or 919-437-0001.
