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I am a Veteran, Firefighter, EMT and Rope Rescue Tech. I Blew the Whistle on grant fraud within our department and now am facing retaliation. I have patiently waited for the out come of my whistle blower case - fraudlent activity within the department. Misuse of government and tax payer monies. I was greated yesterday by two OIG (Office of the Inspector General). Throughout our disscussion of the activities that had gone on in the department several word came up. Indictment, Responsiblity and turn yourself in. Now I didn't spend the money, I didn't order any equipment. I wrote three grants obtain almost $1,000,000.00 and brought funding to a small department that was desperately needed. Naturaly I was so caught off gaurd. I was the one who turned in the misuse of over $40,00.00. I identified the wrong doing and turned over all information needed. Last thing I was told is we will be in contact if we need for you to "turn yourself in". I couldn't believe it and suddenly realized, this was the point I was supposed to say "I Want A Lawyer", I think. I don't know because I have never been in trouble in my life. I have four children, I am a volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and Rope Rescue Tech. I hike hundreds of miles protecting the Rock Climbing and Hiking community. Helping hundreds of people every year.
I resigned my postition at the department, constantly being yelled at and told the spending was really none of my business.
I have worked hard my entire life I thought “Whistleblowers” were protected. I will need assistance with the retainer and hourly fees.
Thank you,
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