Tag: FBI

Politics and Conflicts of Interest, A Cautionary Tale

Insider knows that we all operate in a regulated environment at the federal, state and local levels.  We also have recognized and appreciate those in the industry who have included elected or appointed political office as a part of their community service. Politics does have a potential down side and […]

OOH Working to Combat US Opioid Epidemic

By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Senior Director Organizations and groups across the United States are launching OOH campaigns to help combat the US opioid epidemic. In 2017, the US Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency due to widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids. […]

An Old Idea Stays Current: The FBI’s “Top Ten” List Reflects Media Changes

By Ken Klein,  OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs Remarkable for its staying power, the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list remains relevant and effective because it morphed into whatever media can reach the next tipster. The multi-media goal is to empower the public to “make the world smaller” for […]

Key Congressman Salutes FBI-Billboard Partnership

The transportation leader of the US House of Representatives praised the FBI’s use of digital billboards as an effective partnership that saves taxpayers’ money and enhances safety. On November 29, Congressman Bill Shuster, R-PA, published a statement in the Congressional Record, commending billboard operators for donating space to help law […]

FBI, OOH Industry Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

By Ken Klein,  OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs A brainstorming idea 10 years ago from an FBI Citizens Academy – to put fugitives’ faces on digital billboards — has solved dozens of tough crime cases. “We are always looking for creative ways to enable folks, creative ways to solve […]

FBI Activates Digital Billboards Nationwide

On Easter Sunday, a random victim, 74, was killed in Cleveland, OH, by a distraught man who posted the crime on Facebook. The next day (May 17), the FBI activated donated digital billboards nationwide as part of the search for a fugitive.  Immediately, this “wanted” message appeared in Ohio and […]

FBI Using Billboards To Fight Internet Crime

What do you do when you want to get the word out on fighting cybercrime?  If you are the FBI you turn to billboards.  KIVI-TV  reports that the Salt Lake City Division of the FBI is using digital billboards to promote its Internet Crime Complaint Center, also known as IC3. […]

FBI Says Billboards Help Nab Ohio Suspect

Susan McKee, Unit Chief, FBI Office of Public Affairs, says 54 fugitives have been caught as a direct result of tips prompted by “wanted” information on digital billboards. Here is the latest example, from Ohio: May 19. Suspected heroin dealer Mekahale Lamb escaped a transport vehicle in Cincinnati.  Law enforcement activated […]