Smithsonian-sponsored training sparks HSI special agents' enthusiasm
This year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents returned ceramic antiquities to Peru, artwork to Italy, fossils to China and a sarcophagus to Egypt. Customs laws allow agents to seize national treasures, especially if they have been reported lost or stolen. They then work with experts to authenticate the items, determine their true ownership and return them to their countries of origin....
...This fall, ICE HSI agents participated in a training workshop at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) in Suitland, Md. The workshop focused on preventing illicit trafficking and protecting cultural heritage - items that ICE HSI agents could potentially investigate. (continues)
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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.
I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.
My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.
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