Mysterious Security Firm takes empty Montana Jail

gscraig · 10-01-2009, 10:16 AM

Came across this and found it peculiar. This also helps explain a curiosity I had in regards to why the US ignored the State of Montana's offer to take in Gitmo detainees.

Mysterious Private Security Firm Gets Control Of Empty Jail In Small Montana Town
By Justin Elliott September 30, 2009

shadowy private security company that has no known clients but claims to have helped foreign governments combat terrorism and will protect anything from cruise ships to Pakistani convoys has taken over a jail in a small Montana town, with plans to build a law enforcement training facility on the property.

The state legislature is looking into the matter and residents of Hardin, MT, were alarmed last week when executives from the firm, American Police Force, showed up in the town, which does not have its own police department, with Mercedes SUVs bearing "City Of Hardin Police Department" decals....

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10-01-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
gscraig Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 335	Mysterious Security Firm takes empty Montana Jail Came across this and found it peculiar. This also helps explain a curiosity I had in regards to why the US ignored the State of Montana's offer to take in Gitmo detainees. Mysterious Private Security Firm Gets Control Of Empty Jail In Small Montana Town By Justin Elliott September 30, 2009 shadowy private security company that has no known clients but claims to have helped foreign governments combat terrorism and will protect anything from cruise ships to Pakistani convoys has taken over a jail in a small Montana town, with plans to build a law enforcement training facility on the property. The state legislature is looking into the matter and residents of Hardin, MT, were alarmed last week when executives from the firm, American Police Force, showed up in the town, which does not have its own police department, with Mercedes SUVs bearing "City Of Hardin Police Department" decals.... http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmem...na.php?ref=fpb