WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has just released an internal briefing video that is now available online on both Vimeo and Youtube. The IRmep Center for Policy and Law Enforcement obtained release under the Freedom of Information Act.
Jonathan Pollard was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 after he was caught selling large amounts of highly classified documents to Israel. The 14 minute video “Jonathan Pollard: A Portrayal” produced by the Threat Countermeasures Branch of the DIA emphasizes that “eighty percent” of the documents obtained by Pollard were DIA files.
The video encourages American government employees to overcome inhibitions and proactively report suspicious activities. Actors portray “Susan” (a pseudonym for the actual DIA employee who first reported Jonathan Pollard to the Office of Security) and Jonathan Pollard. “Susan” heard Pollard’s elaborate stories of lavish European vacations, obsession over the Middle East and tales of elegant restaurant excursions. When she discovered Pollard was also transporting large amounts of classified material to his home she notified security. A librarian also warned of Pollard’s prohibited use of a briefcase to transport large quantities of documents. More