Iowa Police Chief’s Illegal Arms Sales Fuel Crime Wave
A CBS News investigation uncovered a widespread pattern of law enforcement officers, including chiefs and sheriffs, illegally selling firearms, often high-powered weapons obtained through their official positions, for personal profit. This practice resulted in weapons being sold to criminals and used in violent crimes. The investigation revealed at least 50 cases over the past 20 years, with many officers pleading guilty or being convicted. The ATF’s lax oversight and reluctance to prosecute contributed to this problem, highlighting a significant loophole in the system for regulating military-grade weapons.
John Q. Hosedrinker