Greetings from Iraq

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 06:51 AM

I am an International Police Laision Officer in Tikrit, Iraq. I retired from a Midwest sheriff's office after 22 years of service. At the time of my retirement I was a Det/Sgt supervising seven detectives. While here in Iraq I work with the Iraqi Police Commanders and investigate suicide bombings, homicides, kidnappings and any other "important crimes." If any of you are considering an International Police Mission, feel free to contact me. Stay safe and God Bless.

**conalabu** · 07-12-06, 06:54 AM

Interesting job. I piss my boss off he tells me he is going to have me replace one of the stop lights for a few weeks. What did you do to get sent to Iraq?

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 07:07 AM

After I retired from law enforcement I became an Assistant Vice President of a bank. That was like watching paint dry. So I decided to do this. Basically I had pass a physical fitness test, psychological test and complete 2 weeks of training in Virginia which was conducted by former Special Forces Officers. And so here I am.

**AgentParsons** · 07-12-06, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by conalabu

Interesting job. I piss my boss off he tells me he is going to have me replace one of the stop lights for a few weeks. What did you do to get sent to Iraq?

He volunteered...

He's apart of the IPG. It's a group of LEOs that take a contract job over seas basically as FTO's for fledgling Police Departments after war or major shift in Government. They get paid pretty damn good too. When I was working for a contractor in 2000 to 2002 I was making close to $100k a year for an assignment in hte Middle East. It's a lot more now!

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 07:09 AM

My pay is around $140,000 tax free.

**AgentParsons** · 07-12-06, 08:55 AM

Just remember to meet the test for tax exemption you

MUST REMAIN OUT OF THE US 330 DAYS IN A TAX PERIOD OR YOU WILL BE TAXED!

If you are in a hot zone you may still make tax exemption with less then 330 days; but they always make changes that requirement it seems.

When I took my vacation I went to Moscow, Ciaro, & Brisbane! Had a great time.

While your out there if you can make sure you hit Abu Dabi & Dubai. Doha Qatar is also a fun place.

**Lo523** · 07-12-06, 09:02 AM

Hello and welcome from England!

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 09:06 AM

How are things in England?

**Lo523** · 07-12-06, 09:32 AM

Not too bad at the moment and for a change we are having a good summer! lol

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 09:48 AM

Well, hopefully it's cooler in England than it is here in Iraq.

**TXCharlie** · 07-12-06, 10:17 AM

My hat's off to you both, mocopiniraq & AgentParsons.

Anyone (Military, Civilian or LEO) who volunteers to set foot in that shithole deserves every dime of pay they can get and a lot of respect from all of us.

**CountyFourteen** · 07-12-06, 11:00 AM

hiya's and welcome, keep up the good job

**Just KC** · 07-12-06, 08:16 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**chris2001** · 07-12-06, 08:56 PM

I wanna go I wanna go

**Crimebytes2** · 07-12-06, 09:06 PM

Welcome to LEF, mocopiniraq!

**Bosco3379** · 07-12-06, 11:01 PM

A very warm welcome from Canada

**GarcoDeputy** · 07-12-06, 11:20 PM

Is your company like Dynacorp?

**mocopiniraq** · 07-12-06, 11:44 PM

Actually my company in DynCorp. There are several others over here as you can well imagine.

**Emily** · 07-12-06, 11:50 PM

Welcome!

How long have you been over there?

**AgentParsons** · 07-13-06, 12:47 AM

DynCrooks! Oh buddy your screwed!

If you have the profit or 401 (k) program with them pull out all your money while you can. I worked for them ONCE! And will never do it again. They treated us like shyt and once my contract was up and I returned home I got a nice little surprise. They withdrew all their matching funds from my 401 (k) and Profit Sharing Plan. Over $8 grand

Still fighting with them in court to get my money kack and its been 5 years now!