320 missing weapons, laptops

[Humpty]

The FBI had more than 300 weapons and laptops lost or stolen in just under four years, and some of the computers contained sensitive or classified information, the U.S. Justice Department inspector general said on Monday in a highly critical report.

 

Fewer had gone missing than before a 2002 report in which Inspector General Glenn Fine's office reported 354 FBI weapons and 317 laptops lost or stolen over the previous 28 months, but he said the bureau had done too little to address the problem.

 

"Our review determined that the FBI has made some progress in improving its controls over weapons and laptops," Fine said. "However, significant deficiencies remain, particularly with regard to the FBI's response to lost or stolen laptops that may contain sensitive information."

 

It was impossible for the FBI to determine the extent of the damage the losses might have had on its operations or national security, the report said.

 

The 160 missing weapons and 160 laptops disappeared during the 44 months that ended on September 30, 2005. At least 10 laptops contained sensitive or classified information, including one with personal identifying information on FBI personnel.

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[Andavari]

I had seen something about that last night on the news.

 

Now if they could only find that missing $800 dollar roll of toilet paper.

[DennisD]

The 160 Laptops could be a new secret weapon if they are Dell`s with lithium-ion batteries.

 

http://pcpitstop.com/pcsafety/video.asp compliments of JDPower.

 

 

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