The Agents' Forum

This column is open to any Federal enforcement
agent (member or non-member) wishing to express an
opinion concerning issues with the Federal investigative
bureaus. Letters should be reasonably short and
concise. Some letters may be edited for the sake of
confidentiality, clarity, and brevity.
The identity of the writer must be known to
NAFA, but the writer’s name will automatically
be withheld unless expressly authorized (usually
by retired agents).

 

 

 

 

 

 

FASTST & FURIOUS Dear NAFA, What a disgrace ATF’s so-called “Fast and Furious” project was for our government and for honest agents. Sounds like the “two Dans” at Waco have returned to duty at ATF. All they need is “Cavanoe” as an ATF spokesman to spin the story and make the street agents responsible for this “project.” Seems like nothing ever changes at ATF. Keep up the pressure. ATF Supervisory Special Agent – Retired NAFA Notes…The fallout from this ill-conceived project seems to be taking a different twist. So far only top big shots at ATF and Justice have been given the axe, demoted or resigned. BIN LADEN IN YOUR BASEMENT, TOO? Dear NAFA, I loved the op-ed piece (“Bin Laden In My Basement” Spring 2011). We rented our guest room to some Saudi students for a fantastic amount of money. They seemed to spend more time building things than studying. The only down side is that we are sick of the smell of all the fertilizer they stored in our garage. They also have a Bin Laden poster on the wall. Do you think that means anything? I also have a great idea to help ATF put an end to the Mexican crime wave. I’m going to sell Mexican criminals a bunch of weapons and then track where they turn up after a crime. I’m gonna make a killing on this scam. What do you think? Why doesn’t ATF ever come up with great ideas like this? Civilian in Oveido, Florida

KUDU's & Kritics Dear NAFA, Enclosed is a check in the amount of $60 for my 2011 dues. Use the difference between my retiree dues and the $60 for anything you deem necessary for NAFA and/or to help the active duty agents. Customs Special Agent – Retired   Dear NAFA, Enclosed please find my dues for 2011. Please apply the remainder as most needed by the organization. I leave that decision in your most capable hands. ATF Supervisory Special Agent – Retired   Dear NAFA, Please sing hosannas and butcher the fatted calf for I, the World’s worst procrastinator, have somehow managed to not only pay my yearly dues on time, but early to boot….WOO HOO! On a more serious note, do you still have any NAFA window decals available for purchase? If so, please let me know how much so that I may order a few. Thanks for all the work you do on our behalf. ATF Special Agent – Retired TRIVIA QUESTION ATF is currently investigating the Monroe, Michigan car bombing of a Toledo, Ohio lawyer and his two young sons (See related news article on Page 9 this issue.). Question: What is the name of the last ATF special agent to crack a fatal car bombing case in Michigan? The first person to send the correct answer to NAFA at USTRESAGT@aol.com will win a complimentary one-year NAFA membership.

 

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