Changes to APF ("American Police Force") Website, Contract

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Source: KULR8

BILLINGS - On Sunday morning, there were some visible changes to California-based security company American Police Force's website. What previously read "American Police Force" now uses the company's formal name "American Private Police Force."

Another notable change is the company's crest. The previous crest was a near copy of the Serbian Coat of Arms. On Friday, KULR-8 news first reported the Serbian government was looking into possible legal action against APF for using the crest.

The group's leader, Capt. Michael Hilton said the crest was a family emblem and he used it to honor his grandfather. APF Spokeswoman Becky Shay said she is not aware of any lawsuit from the consulate and Hilton made the change as, "the quickest thing he could to diffuse tension" with the old logo. She would not elaborate on exactly what those tensions were.

Along with changes to the company's image come changes to the potential contract with Hardin's economic development group Two Rivers Authority. Spokesman Al Peterson said board members will meet Monday afternoon to discuss the contract, which was recently looked over by an independent tax expert. Peterson said some of the language has been changed to ensure the bond, held by U.S. Bank, remains tax exempt.

If TRA board members approve the contract, it will still need to be approved by APF and U.S. Bank. Peterson added that the bond is a revenue bond; meaning residents of Hardin will never be responsible for paying it back. It can only be paid for by income from the Hardin Jail itself.

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[MineralMan]

1. That bond will never be paid back by anyone.

Once money is in the hands of APF, they'll scarper with it. If US Bank has any sense at all, the owner's history will throw up a red flag.

[Joanne98]

2. We don't need a "private" police force!

[tanyev]

3. A name change and a crest change. That fixes everything.

[mod mom]

4. They should have called him out on his Captain title. According to TPM, there's no

evidence he ever served in any Captain capacity (although they did suggest perhaps he was a distant captain of his HS soccer team ;) I still want to know how someone with his criminal background can get into the gun business.