NOAA's Cohen still in 6-figure job, with undefined 'role'
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Andrew Cohen, the former federal fisheries agent in charge of law enforcement for the Northeast working out of Gloucester, continues to receive his annual salary of at least $123,000 after being relieved of virtually all previous duties, according to official communications.
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Commerce Department Fact Sheet on "Sweeping Reforms" in Enforcement
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WASHINGTON - Sept. 23, 2010 - The following is the text of a Commerce Department fact sheet on the reforms instutued by Secretary Gary Locke on Fisheries Enforcement.
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Commerce chief: Fishery penalties to be reviewed
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BOSTON — The U.S. commerce secretary on Thursday ordered a review of several questionable penalties assessed against fishermen in the last decade after a federal report revealed abusive treatment and high-pressure tactics by the nation's fishery enforcement officers.
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IG finds multiple abuse by NOAA agents, urges review of past cases
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The U.S. Commerce Department inspector general today reported finding multiple cases of likely abuse of police or legal authority in the federal fisheries law enforcement system, and argued that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration needs to "look back" and redress miscarriages of justice against fishermen in Gloucester and elsewhere.
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Commerce secretary: Fishery fines to be reviewed
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NEW BEDFORD — A scathing report by the U.S. Commerce Department’s inspector general has prompted Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to order a review of questionable fines slapped on fishermen in the Northeast during the past decade.
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