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71-412: Restraining and personal protection order laws vary from one jurisdiction to another but all establish who can file for an order, what protection or relief a person can get from such an order, and how the order will be enforced. The court will order the adverse party to refrain from certain actions or require compliance with certain provisions. Failure to comply is a violation of the order which can result in

142-495: A Chief Constable to disclose this data if they believe it relevant to the post for which the DBS disclosure was applied. Gavin de Becker Gavin de Becker (born October 26, 1954) is an American security specialist and author. He has worked for governments, large corporations, and public figures. Reportedly a billionaire, he runs Gavin de Becker and Associates , which he founded in 1978. The firm protects and advises many of

213-529: A WhatsApp account belonging to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was used to deploy digital spyware on Bezos' phone "in an effort to influence, if not silence" The Washington Post' s reporting on the kingdom. A United Nations report noted that "the iPhone infiltration occurred from May to June in 2018, when the phones of Jamal Khashoggi's associates, Yahya Assiri and Omar Abdulaziz, were also hacked, allegedly using malware called Pegasus ." The UN experts stated: "During

284-466: A conviction. As in the British system, the exact phrasing of the warning is not explicitly mandated under federal law. There are also additional requirements about the warning that vary from state to state and may depend on the circumstances (such as when the arrestee is a non-citizen or juvenile). Since the exact wording used in an arrest is legally important, police officers often carry a printed copy of

355-414: A court order can be considered civil contempt of court , and a warrant for the person's arrest may be issued. Some court orders contain authority for a police officer to make an arrest without further order. If a legislature lacks a quorum , many jurisdictions allow the members present the power to order a call of the house , which orders the arrest of the members who are not present. A member arrested

426-525: A false sense of security," and in its Family Legal Guide, the American Bar Association warns “a court order might even add to the alleged offender's rage". Castle Rock v. Gonzales , 545 U.S. 748 (2005), is a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled, 7–2, that a town and its police department could not be sued under 42 U.S.C.   § 1983 for failing to enforce

497-430: A non-molestation order. Non-molestation orders sought for protection from domestic violence qualify for legal aid regardless of the applicant's income. Federal law requires that all states give "full faith and credit" to every portion of a restraining order issued by any state provided that certain minimum due process requirements are met. Thus a state with very lax standards for issuing a restraining order may enter such

568-534: A person applies for a job, a loan or a professional license. In the United States a person who was not found guilty after an arrest can remove their arrest record through an expungement or (in California ) a finding of factual innocence. A cleared person has the choice to file a complaint or a lawsuit if they choose to. Legal action is sometimes filed against the government after a wrongful arrest. For convictions,

639-399: A person is arrested for a serious crime, the defendant will have their picture taken and be held in pre-trial detention . Under certain circumstances (that is where the public won't be endangered by one's release from custody), the defendant may be entitled to release on bail . If the accused cannot post a monetary bail, they will appear at their arraignment where the judge will determine if

710-470: A person is caught in an act of crime and not willing or able to produce valid ID . As a safeguard against the abuse of power , many countries require that an arrest must be made for a thoroughly justified reason, such as the requirement of probable cause in the United States. Furthermore, in most democracies, the time that a person can be detained in custody is relatively short (in most cases 24 hours in

781-675: A person must be told that they are under arrest in simple, non-technical language, the essential legal and factual grounds for his arrest. A person must be 'cautioned' when being arrested or subject to a criminal prosecution procedure, unless this is impractical due to the behaviour of the arrested person. The caution required in England and Wales states, You are under arrest on suspicion of [ offence ]. You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Minor deviations from

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852-458: A person who is being arrested. When there is a question regarding handcuffing a person, case law has stated that the choice to handcuff a person is dependent on the surrounding circumstances, and that officers should always take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, and the public. In the United States, there exists a distinction between an investigatory stop or detention, and an arrest. The distinction tends to be whether or not

923-575: A possible tool to help prevent mass shootings such as the Orlando nightclub shooting . A domestic violence restraining order in the Czech Republic may be issued by a police officer or by a court. Any police officer has authority under the Police Act to issue restraining order prohibiting a person from entering common dwelling and nearby areas and from contacting the threatened person. Such restraining order

994-464: A protective order, and every state and federal territory would be required to adhere to every provision. Federal law prohibits any person who is subject to a state protective order from possessing a firearm, provided that the protected party is an intimate partner, meaning a spouse or former spouse, or a person with whom the protected party has had a child. Violating a restraining order is a deportable offense. Some states (e.g. Mississippi) may also call

1065-526: A restraining order a peace bond and are similar to ASBO laws in the UK. Minnesota law provides for an order for protection (OFP) and a harassment restraining order (HRO). Many jurisdictions offer a simplified process for filing a civil complaint for unrepresented litigants. For example, in North Carolina, pro se litigants can file a 50B (also called a DVPO, for domestic violence protective order) complaint with

1136-442: A restraining order can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but it is generally lower than the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt required in criminal trials. Many US states—such as Oregon and Pennsylvania —use a standard of preponderance of the evidence . Other states use different standards, such as Wisconsin , which require that restraining orders be based on "reasonable grounds". Judges have some incentives to err on

1207-585: A restraining order, only 30% of these orders kept the stalker away. Threat management experts are often suspicious of restraining orders, believing they may escalate or enrage stalkers. In his 1997 book The Gift of Fear , American security specialist Gavin de Becker characterized restraining orders as "homework assignments police give to women to prove they're really committed to getting away from their pursuers," and said they "clearly serve police and prosecutors," but "they do not always serve victims". The Independent Women’s Forum decries them as "lulling women into

1278-405: A restraining order, which had led to the murder of a woman's three children by her estranged husband. Both parties must be informed of the restraining order for it to go into effect. Law enforcement may have trouble serving the order, making the petition unproductive. A study found that some counties had 91 percent of restraining orders non-served. A temporary order of restraint (" ex parte " order)

1349-520: A stalker for Olivia Newton-John , Sheena Easton , and Cher . He also provided his services to celebrities like Richard Burton , Dolly Parton , Jane Fonda , Joan Rivers , Victoria Principal , Tina Turner , and John Travolta . He was twice appointed to the President's Advisory Board at the United States Department of Justice , in 1982 and 1989. He has also served as an advisor for

1420-571: A total of $ 6,000 for his bid to become Governor of Hawaii. In 2023, he donated $ 4.5 million to the Super-PAC that supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign . In 2024, de Becker donated $ 10 million to the Super-PAC that supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign , then had $ 9.65 million returned to him. De Becker and the American Values Political Action Committee both confirm that this

1491-593: A useful role in threat management". However, a 2002 analysis of 32 U.S. studies found that restraining orders are violated an average of 40 percent of the time and are perceived as being "followed by worse events" almost 21 percent of the time, and concluded that "evidence of [restraining orders'] relative efficacy is lacking", and that they may pose some degree of risk. Other studies have found that restraining orders offer little or no assurance against future interpersonal violence. A large America-wide telephone survey conducted in 1998 found that, of stalking victims who obtained

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1562-413: Is brought to the body's chamber to achieve a quorum. The member arrested does not face prosecution, but may be required to pay a fine to the legislative body. While an arrest will not necessarily lead to a criminal conviction , it may nonetheless in some jurisdictions have serious ramifications such as absence from work, social stigma, and in some cases, the legal obligation to disclose a conviction when

1633-577: Is in effect for two weeks before a court settles the terms of the order, but it is still not in effect until the alleged abuser is served. Restraining orders most commonly protect a woman against a male alleged abuser. A California study found that 72% of restraining orders active in the state at the time protected a woman against an alleged male abuser. The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence uses female pronouns to refer to petitioners and male pronouns to refer to abusers due to

1704-414: Is needed during the procedure of arrest. The arrest can be made by a citizen, a police officer or a Magistrate. The police officer needs to inform the person being arrested the full particulars of the person's offence and that they are entitled to be released on bail if the offence fits the criteria for being bailable. There is no general rule of eligibility or requirement that a police officer must handcuff

1775-411: Is possible for necessary period of time, but no more than six months in total. Breaching of restraining order is a separate crime punishable by up to two years of imprisonment. Davis, J.A. (2001, August). Stalking Crimes and Victim Protection, CRC Press, 568 pages. Arrest An arrest is the act of apprehending and taking a person into custody (legal protection or control), usually because

1846-471: Is such a reasonable suspicion in a particular case is to be determined objectively by reference to facts and information which the arresting officer has at the time of the arrest. It is not necessary that the officer knows the exact statutory provision that the suspect has violated, so long as the officer reasonably suspects that the suspect has done something amounting to an offence. In the United Kingdom,

1917-602: Is the creator and primary funder of the Naqaqa Giving Foundation, which supports disadvantaged people in Fiji and in southern Africa. In the 1990s, de Becker was romantically linked to singer Alanis Morissette and actress Geena Davis . De Becker and his wife have been married since 2007 and have two sons. He has also raised eight adopted children, now adults. De Becker was friends with former Beatle George Harrison , who reportedly died at de Becker's home. De Becker

1988-405: Is valid for a period of ten days. In case that the threatened person files for court restraining order, the police restraining order remains valid until court renders decision. A court may issue a domestic violence or stalking restraining order based on application of threatened person for a period of up to one month. This may later be extended if the threatened person files for extension. Extension

2059-604: The MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems , which is used to screen threats to justices of the Supreme Court of the United States , members of United States Congress , and senior officials of the Central Intelligence Agency . Los Angeles County Law enforcement agencies adopted MOSAIC in 1997 to help police manage and reduce spousal abuse cases that might escalate to homicide. In 1983, he investigated

2130-771: The arrest and prosecution of the offender. Violations in some jurisdictions may also constitute criminal or civil contempt of court . All protective order statutes permit the court to instruct an alleged abuser to stay a certain distance away from someone, such as their home, workplace or school ("stay away" provisions), and not to contact them. Alleged victims generally may also request the court to order that all contact, whether it be by telephone, notes, mail, fax, email, text, social media, or delivery of flowers, gifts, or drinks be prohibited ("no contact" provisions). Courts can also instruct an alleged abuser to not hurt or threaten someone ("cease abuse" provisions) known as no violent contact orders. The no-violent contact order statutes from

2201-429: The collateral consequences are more severe in the United States than in the UK, where arrests without conviction do not appear in standard criminal record checks and need not be disclosed, whereas in the United States, people have to expunge or (if the case goes to court) seal arrest without convictions, or if the charges are dropped. However, in the UK, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosures permit

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2272-533: The Magistrates Ordinance. For example, an arrest warrant may be issued if an accused person does not appear in Court when he is due to answer a charge. However, an arrest warrant is not always necessary. Under section 50(1) of the Police Force Ordinance, a police officer can "apprehend" (i.e. arrest) a person if he reasonably suspects the person being arrested is guilty of an offence. Whether there

2343-528: The Miranda rights if the officer will not be questioning the detainee any further after the arrest. An officer is also not necessarily required to provide a Miranda warning if the person being questioned has not been arrested or if an arrested person speaks spontaneously without being questioned. There is also an exception that permits questioning without providing the warning under circumstances involving urgent matters of public safety. One common formulation of

2414-543: The Saudi consulate in Istanbul." The Daily Beast ran an op-ed, in which de Becker explained the matter of the Saudi hack in detail. Journalist Brad Stone explored whether the Saudi hack was linked in any way to a National Enquirer article about Bezos having an affair. United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard conducted an investigation of the Saudi hack. In a public statement, she referred to information that suggested

2485-458: The United Kingdom and 24 or 48 hours in the United States and France) before the detained person must be either charged or released. The word "arrest" is Anglo-Norman in origin, derived from the French word arrêt meaning 'to stop or stay' and signifies a restraint of a person. Lexicologically, the meaning of the word arrest is given in various dictionaries depending upon the circumstances in which

2556-409: The alleged abuser ("restitution" provisions). Some courts might also be able to instruct the alleged abuser to turn over any firearms and ammunition they have ("relinquish firearms" provisions), attend a batterers' treatment program, appear for regular drug tests, or start alcohol or drug abuse counselling. Its issuance is sometimes called a "de facto divorce". The standard of proof required to obtain

2627-483: The anti-bullying resource Bystander Revolution , senior advisor to the Rand Corporation, and senior fellow at UCLA's School of Public Policy. His first book, The Gift of Fear , published in 1997, was a US number 1 bestseller on The New York Times Bestseller List . In 1997, his firm was hired by Bill Cosby to investigate the murder of his son, Ennis , and the threatening letters his family received after

2698-425: The arraignment, the accused will be asked to plead guilty or not guilty, and the judge will set a bail amount (or refuse to set bail) for the accused. Arrests under English law fall into two general categories—with and without a warrant—and then into more specific subcategories. Regardless of what power a person is arrested under, they must be informed that they are under arrest and of the grounds for their arrest at

2769-466: The bail set by the schedule should be lowered. Also, in certain states, the prosecution has 48 hours to decide whether or not to file formal charges against the accused. For example, in California, if no formal charges are filed within the 48-hour period, the accused must be released from the arresting host's custody. If formal charges are filed, the accused will be asked to appear at their arraignment. At

2840-587: The book are Tom Taylor and Jeff Marquart. In March 2019, de Becker, who has worked for Jeff Bezos , accused the Saudi Arabian government of hacking Bezos' phone after the National Enquirer published a story about Bezos's extramarital affair. According to the BBC, de Becker, as Bezos' top security staffer, "linked the hack to The Washington Post 's coverage of the murder of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at

2911-580: The clerk of court. In the United States, every state has some form of domestic violence restraining order law, and many states also have specific restraining order laws for stalking and sexual assault. In the US, each state has its own restraining order laws, but they tend to be divided into five main types. Not every state will have every type of restraining order on the books. A domestic violence restraining order generally protects only parties deemed to be in some form of "domestic" relationship which may, depending on

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2982-477: The context of a domestic relationship or if the statute is written sufficiently broad. In such cases, sexual assault survivors can sometimes qualify for domestic violence restraining orders because any act of sexual intercourse between petitioner and respondent, even during rape, legally establishes the required sexually intimate relationship. Harassment and stalking restraining orders also generally do not require any specific relationship to exist or not exist between

3053-401: The court issues an ex parte order, the defendant must "appear before the court at a specific time and date and . . . show cause, if any, why said temporary civil protection order should not be made permanent". That is, Colorado courts place the burden of proof on the accused to establish his or her innocence, rather than requiring the accuser to prove his or her case. Hawaii similarly requires

3124-456: The court may allow the alleged abuser to maintain their current living situation with the alleged victim or have contact with them. Some states also allow the court to order the alleged abuser to pay temporary support or continue to make mortgage payments on a home owned by both people ("support" provisions), to award sole use of a home or car owned by both people ("exclusive use" provisions), or to pay for medical costs or property damage caused by

3195-403: The date provided on the citation. Prior to the court date, the prosecution will decide whether to file formal criminal charges against the individual. When the accused appears in court, they will be advised if formal criminal charges have been filed. If charges are filed, they will be asked to plead guilty or not guilty at the initial court hearing, which is referred to as the arraignment . When

3266-527: The defendant to prove his or her own innocence. The low burden of proof for restraining orders has led to some high-profile cases involving stalkers of celebrities obtaining restraining orders against their targets. For example, in 2005 a New Mexico judge issued a restraining order against New York City -based TV host David Letterman after a woman made claims of abuse and harassment, including allegations that Letterman had spoken to her via coded messages on his TV show. The judge later admitted that he granted

3337-456: The detainee of the Fifth Amendment and Sixth Amendment rights for statements made during questioning to be admissible as evidence against the detainee in court. A Miranda warning is required only when a person is in custody (i.e., is not free to leave) and is being interrogated, and the results of this interrogation are to be used in court An officer is not required to inform a person of

3408-572: The fact that most petitioners are women and most alleged abusers are men. In English law , a non-molestation order may be granted under Section 42 of the Family Law Act 1996 . Non-molestation orders are a type of injunction used to protect an individual from intimidation or harassment. Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence. Under the Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act 2004 , cohabiting same-sex couples are able to seek

3479-417: The firearms restrictions. It is sought when household members or police believe a particular individual is at risk to use firearms to harm themselves or others. If a court agrees, the person can have their firearms taken away. This type of restraining order is not intended to protect a specific individual but rather the community at large from someone believed to be a danger for gun violence. It has been cited as

3550-567: The murderer of actress Rebecca Schaeffer, and was a consultant on the prosecution of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, and the successful civil action against Simpson. His role in the O.J. Simpson cases is described in several books on the case, including those written by Marcia Clark, Christopher Darden, Jeffrey Toobin , and Daniel Petrocelli. De Becker founded and funded Patient Pets, providing pet therapy for violently inclined patients at Atascadero State Hospital in California. De Becker

3621-625: The parties' lawyers and may prolong the legal struggle. Some attorneys offer to have restraining orders dropped in exchange for financial concessions in such proceedings. Experts disagree on whether restraining orders are effective in preventing further harassment. A 2010 analysis published in the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law reviewed 15 U.S. studies of restraining order effectiveness, and concluded that restraining orders "can serve

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3692-660: The parties, but also may not be available in all states. These types of restraining orders also generally require at least two instances of, respectively, harassment or stalking to qualify. In many cases, one statute may cover more than one type of restraining order. For example, what is called a harassment restraining order in Wisconsin also specifically includes cases of sexual assault and stalking. In California, domestic violence restraining orders are issued under Family Code Section 6200, et. seq. The California courts have designed domestic violence restraining orders to be accessible to

3763-833: The person has been suspected of or observed committing a crime . After being taken into custody, the person can be questioned further and/or charged . An arrest is a procedure in a criminal justice system , sometimes it is also done after a court warrant for the arrest. Police and various other officers have powers of arrest . In some places, a citizen's arrest is permitted; for example in England and Wales , any person can arrest "anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing, have committed or be guilty of committing an indictable offence ", although certain conditions must be met before taking such action. Similar powers exist in France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland if

3834-401: The public so as not to require a lawyer to obtain or defend against one. Finally, an extreme risk restraining order is a form of US restraining order, currently used in 13 states. Other forms of restraining order will sometimes order firearms restrictions as a part of a larger injunction intended to protect a specific individual. But with an extreme risk restraining order, the sole focus is on

3905-543: The restraining order not on the merits of the case, but because the petitioner had completely filled out the required paperwork. Some attorneys have criticized the use of restraining orders on the theory that parties to a divorce may file such orders to gain tactical advantages, rather than out of a legitimate fear of harm. Liz Mandarano, an attorney who specializes in family and matrimonial law, speculates that divorce attorneys are incentivized to push for restraining orders because such orders force all communications to go through

3976-422: The right to contact a person to inform them of an arrest, and legal representation. A justice of the peace can issue warrants to arrest suspects and witnesses. There are four subcategories of arrest without warrant: United States law recognizes the common law arrest under various jurisdictions. The police may arrest a person according to a warrant issued by a Magistrate under sections 31, 72, 73 or 74 of

4047-457: The right to stop answering at any time. The warning must inform the detainee that they have the right to be silent, the right to legal counsel (and the availability of pro bono legal assistance), and that what the detainee says can be used against them. The failure to provide a detainee with an adequate warning could make information obtained from an interrogation inadmissible in court, but does not prevent other evidence from being used to obtain

4118-530: The rights, and read from it when providing the warning to ensure accuracy. Immediately after the arrest, the police must inform the arrested of their right to remain silent. They may choose whether or not to answer any questions posed by the police (except that they may need to provide their name and address to the police). The police officer will caution them by saying, You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but whatever you say will be put into writing and may be given in evidence." Breach of

4189-700: The same period, Mr. Bezos was widely targeted in Saudi social media as an alleged adversary of the Kingdom. This was part of a massive, clandestine online campaign against Mr. Bezos and Amazon, apparently targeting him principally as the owner of The Washington Post ." De Becker has donated to both Democrats and Republicans in the past. In 2019, he supplied New York Governor Andrew Cuomo 's re-election campaign with $ 5,000. In 2022, he contributed $ 5,000 to Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson 's re-election campaign. Also in 2022, he gave Duke Aiona

4260-466: The side of granting restraining orders. If a judge grants a restraining order against someone who might not warrant it, typically the only repercussion is that the defendant might appeal the order. If, however, the judge denies a restraining order and the plaintiff is killed or injured, poor publicity and an enraged community reaction may harm the jurist's career. Colorado's statute inverts the standard court procedures and due process , providing that after

4331-529: The slaying. In 1999–2000, he assisted the United States Secret Service in the development of its guide for Protective Intelligence and Threat Assessment Investigations. His 2008 book, Just 2 Seconds , has been described as a guide for protectors of at-risk people, focusing on five key lessons for those responsible for protecting others. It also includes summaries of incidents from the last several decades for training and analysis. Co-authors of

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4402-416: The statute, include a family, household, intimate, or sexual relationship. A sexual assault restraining order specifically protects a victim of sexual assault regardless of what relationship may or may not exist between petitioner and respondent. If the state has no sexual assault restraining order statute, the victim may still qualify for a domestic violence restraining order if the sexual assault occurred in

4473-426: The stop is "brief and cursory" in nature, and whether or not a reasonable individual would feel free to leave. When there exists probable cause to believe that a person has committed a minor crime, such as petty theft, driving on a suspended license, or disturbing the peace, law enforcement agents typically issue the individual a citation but do not otherwise detain them. The person must then appear in court on

4544-560: The successful 1994 civil case arising when the tabloid Globe accused an uninvolved man of being the actual assassin of Senator Robert Kennedy (Khawar vs Globe International, Inc). Globe tried to get de Becker's testimony thrown out by a higher court; however, it was ultimately upheld by the California Court of Appeals. De Becker advised the Los Angeles County District Attorney in the prosecution of Robert Bardo,

4615-528: The time or as soon after the arrest as is practicable, otherwise the arrest is unlawful. Arrest powers in Northern Ireland are informed by the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. This order legislates operational standards during arrest, questioning and charging a person suspected of committing a crime. Breach of this order may affect the investigation. Arrestees in Northern Ireland have

4686-425: The warning is You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions. You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have

4757-448: The word is used. There are numerous slang terms for being arrested throughout the world. In British slang terminology, the term "nicked" is often synonymous with being arrested, and "nick" can also refer to a police station , and the term "pinched" is also common. In the United States and France the term "collared" is sometimes used. The terms "lifted" or "picked up" are also heard on occasion. According to Indian law, no formality

4828-545: The words of any caution given do not constitute a breach of the Code of Practise, provided the sense of the caution is preserved. The caution required in Scotland states: You are not obliged to say anything, but anything you do say will be noted and may be used in evidence. Based on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona , after making an arrest, the police must inform

4899-449: The world's most prominent public figures. He is the author of several books, most notably The Gift of Fear (1997). Gavin de Becker is the son of Hal de Becker (1931–2021), an American dancer and prolific writer about dance. De Becker describes his childhood as mired in violence. His parents divorced when he was three. His mother was a heroin addict who physically abused him and his sister and once shot his stepfather while de Becker

4970-437: Was "bridge funding", meaning it could be returned if it was not needed or used. Gavin de Becker has provided expert witness testimony in many cases, including the successful prosecution of Arthur Richard Jackson, the assailant of actress Theresa Saldana . He later led a national campaign to keep Jackson incarcerated. He also testified in the civil case against the employer of murderer Rodney Garmanian. De Becker testified in

5041-514: Was present in the home. She committed suicide when he was sixteen, and de Becker subsequently moved in with a friend from school, Miguel Ferrer , the son of actors José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney . He lived with the family for two years and would go on to work with Clooney as her road manager. He then worked as Elizabeth Taylor 's assistant. In the 1980s, together with the United States Marshals Service , de Becker co-designed

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