Pursuit's Take
OIG initiated an investigation in June 2014 based on allegations from the National Park Service (NPS) that fully automatic rifles and “flash-bang” distraction devices had been obtained by law enforcement rangers at the Mojave National Preserve (MNP), in violation of NPS policy.
OIG found violations of NPS policy in the purchase of both the fully automatic rifles and the flash-bang distraction devices. Also, throughout our investigation, the supervisory park ranger who made the purchases provided inconsistent statements during his interviews.
Media Coverage
National Parks Traveler: Mojave National Preserve Ranger Buys Fully Automatic Rifles And “Flash-Bang” Distraction Devices
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