conducted trainings for state and local law enforcement agencies using his USMS title without permission from the USMS, had inappropriate contact with individuals under criminal investigation, had sexually explicit and other inappropriate material on his USMS workstation computer,

had conducted trainings for state and local law enforcement agencies using his USMS title without permission from the USMS, had inappropriate contact with individuals under criminal investigation, had sexually explicit and other inappropriate material on his USMS workstation computer, and used his USMS cell phone to exchange inappropriate text messages. 

The OIG substantiated the allegations that the CDUSM held a position outside the federal government as a local reserve Deputy Sheriff and failed to report this position to the USMS, in violation of federal regulation and USMS policy. The OIG also found that the CDUSM misused

his official time, government vehicle, and government electronic devices also in violation of federal regulation and USMS policy. The OIG further found that the CDUSM had inappropriate contacts with individuals under criminal investigation in violation of USMS and Department of Justice policy.

The CDUSM retired during the OIG’s investigation. Prosecution was declined. The OIG