Section 1902 Sanctioned
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It was mid-afternoon by the time the trio arrived at the Danbe house. Everything around the property was quiet. The house was closed up and the nearby shed was also locked down. The Chief walked the perimeter of the house and shed to scout possible vantage points for their upcoming surveillance. Surprise was everything to him, as he had learned during many of his previous cases while with the Marshals Service. Only this time he was the bait awaiting arrival of what would most certainly be a couple of hired killers.
As the Chief surveyed the property, he could feel the sense of increased anticipation rushing through his veins. His thoughts crossed over to the conversation he had earlier with the Attorney General. It was during that conversation that he learned more than he could convey to his team. But his duty was clear. Protect those who trust his judgment, while staying alive himself in what could most certainly be a deadly night.
Joel and Chuck could be seen along the south perimeter wearing their body armor as they sought out their vantage points for the evening.
“Chuck. You’ll be along the south perimeter. See if you can get a vantage point atop one of the trees. Make sure you can see the north roadway so that we have ample warning of their arrival. From your vantage point we’ll also have the south side of the house covered.” the Chief said.
“Joel. You’re obviously in the house playing decoy. Keep the lights dim so that you make a smaller target, and stay away from the windows as much as possible. When Chuck spots them get out of their car, we’ll have time to let you be seen giving them reason to approach according to plan.” the Chief said.
“Where you going to be?” Joel asked.
“I’ll be hidden along the east side of the shed. It’s dark and well secluded with a good vantage point of both the north and south sides of the house.”
“I’ve got some radio surveillance equipment in the SUV. We’ll be able to communicate using the radios and ear buds.” Chuck said.
“Got any blow up decoy dolls in there by chance.” Joel asked jokingly.
“Relax guys. Just don’t shoot each other.” the Chief said.
“Sounds good to me.”
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In the dangerous world of undercover operations, one wrong move can be the difference between life and death.
But in the quiet little town of Snowker, Ohio, the most serious crime that usually occurred was the occasional cat up a tree. This is where Deputy U. S. Marshal Bill Bales decided to retire after 25 years of federal service. And his timing to retire just so happened to coincided with his new job as the Chief of Police for the town of Snowker. This is where he and his family could now live the normal life he had promised his wife and daughter over the frequent relocations associated with being a member of the Marshals Service.
Until one day when he gets word that two federal agents who had been assigned an undercover investigation into the dealings of a weapons smuggler are murdered in a neighboring state. Being a former undercover operative himself, and after some prodding by a high ranking U.S. Government official, he agrees to return to the undercover theatre as a sanctioned undercover agent under U.S. Title 9, Section 1902 one last time.
Together with his newly formed support team, he uncovers a massive operation to import and resell more than $24 million in illegal weapons. During the course of the undercover investigation, federal witnesses are targeted for death and trusted federal agents are turned as paid informants to the leader of the crime organization. All of which puts the lives of those already undercover in mortal danger.
This results in deceit and intrigue that puts the will of an experienced undercover operative against the greed and cunning of a crime lord who will stop at nothing to guarantee success at any cost, even the deaths of those loyal to him.
About the Author
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in February 1951, Marc Ronald Dickson grew up in suburban Prince Georges County, Maryland. Through these times, Marc benefited from the leadership of his military service, employment, family and friends. These factors played important roles in his life as a mentor, devoted husband, and father of three children.
Marc and his wife of 33 years, Karen, now make their home in Columbus, Ohio. And although their home is now an “empty nest” after their grown children have spread their wings, they still enjoy leisure activities, travel and an occasional visit by family.
Marc's law enforcement experience covers 35 years and includes periods of service as a federal agent, police officer and corporate security management.
“Section 1902 Sanctioned” is Marc’s first fictional writing centered around a small town and its police chief, who as a retired federal agent gets pulled into yet another case involving the dangers of undercover work, intrigue, deceit and murder.
While Marc actually experienced some of the attributes mentioned above in his 35 year law enforcement career, he is quick to note that "Section 1902 Sanctioned" is fictional. However, he has based some of his writings on actual law enforcement policies and procedures to help paint a genuine picture of what it takes to survive in the crime fighting world.
After publication Marc is hopeful to have “Section 1902 Sanctioned” transformed into a screenplay for possible movie production. A feature film producer along with Punchkin Entertainment