Show Notes
Join me as I chat with Special Agent Chris Kopeck about his two decades in the Diplomatic Security Service serving in the New York Field Office, U.S. Embassy Muscat Oman, Resident Office St. Louis and at multiple TDY assignments.
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Tune in as I have a detailed discussion about the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Counterintelligence (CI) Unit with Robert Booth. Robert is the author of the book: State Department Counterintelligence - Leaks, Spies and Lies. Robert served nearly 30 years with the DSS and was heavily focused on CI. He played a role in major CI cases including the investigation into Robert Hanssen, Kendall Meyers, and Donald Keyser. Check out this episode and please give a like, rating and share if you enjoyed it!
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