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ICE in Iraq: The unsung heroes
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While ICE operations are covered by the news media almost on a daily basis, not many Americans know about their exploits overseas especially in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plays a vital role in securing the US homeland within our country’s borders, through the work of ICE attache offices overseas, and by extending efforts to locations such as Afghanistan and Iraq, according to a Homeland Security Department report obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police
Before hostilities began in Iraq, ICE deployed agents to the Middle East at the request of the US Central Command. Embedded within US military units, the ICE team focused its investigations on entities that had illegally provided weapons components and financial support to Iraq. With the fall of the Iraqi regime, ICE’s objectives broadened to include a variety of missions with the intent to facilitate a stable and free Iraq, capable of self-governance.
Efforts in Iraq included recovery of missing Iraqi artifacts, tracking down Saddam Hussein’s assets, discovery of missiles in Iraq, tracking senior Iraqi government fugitives and port assessments to determine vulnerabilities and enhance security.
In addition to efforts within ICE, more than 100 ICE employees were called to active duty with their National Guard and Reserve units, and most of these were deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Several were wounded in battle, and one was killed in action near Baghdad. These employees worked to establish and strengthen relationships with Iraqi citizens, assist in combat operations, rebuilt infrastructure, and assist with security measures.
Jim Kouri, CPP is currently fifth vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and he's a staff writer for the New Media Alliance (thenma.org). In addition, he's the new editor for the House Conservatives Fund's weblog. Kouri also serves as political advisor for Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Michael Moriarty.
He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at a New Jersey university and director of security for several major organizations. He's also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country. Kouri writes for many police and security magazines including Chief of Police, Police Times, The Narc Officer and others. He's a news writer for TheConservativeVoice.Com and PHXnews.com. He's also a columnist for AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he's syndicated by AXcessNews.Com. He's appeared as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, Fox News, etc. His book Assume The Position is available at Amazon.Com. Kouri's own website is located at http://jimkouri.us
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