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By Sarah Gravlee

Story Published: Oct 2, 2009 at 10:46 PM MST

Story Updated: Oct 2, 2009 at 10:46 PM MST

BILLINGS - On Monday Becky Shay, former reporter for the Billings gazette and spokeswoman for American Police Force was excited about her new job.
"Here I am feeling the best I've ever felt about myself, at a great point in my life," she said.
Just four days later, Shay had a different tune. "I'm running short on energy and smiles," she said at a press conference held in the Crown Plaza. As reporters kept asking for information about APF's parent company, Shay was visibly shaken and turned away from cameras.
In the last four days, the legitimacy of the company Shay works for has been called into question. An Associated Press investigation revealed the company's leader Michael Hilton has numerous aliases, has filed for bankruptcy twice and served six years in prison for grand theft. Shay said she wasn't surprised about the news, but when asked if that calls into question the legitimacy of APF's current venture in Hardin Shay said, "I'm in a damned if I do, damned if I don't situation. I have been authorized to say the documents speak for themselves. That's my best answer."
Conservative radio talk shows have picked up on the story. As a result, Shay said her job has changed greatly.
"I've gotten underground radio personalities shoving cell phones in my face," she said.
In the 45-minute press conference held Friday, Shay received 17 voicemails.
"I have retained two people just to keep pace with my cell phone and my voicemails," she said.
She said she's also received some threats to her personal safety and APF has supplied her with at least one person to protect her security.
Shay added she is trying to encourage APF officials to release more information. She said the company has never been held to the standard Hardin and local media agencies are holding it to now.

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Miss PC said on Saturday, Oct 3 at 11:40 AM

Is Becky Shay from Park City, Montana?

Kurt said on Friday, Oct 2 at 7:56 PM

Well I want to know what the Marine thinks now? I think he never took that oath because if you did you should not have been that dumb. For Miss Shay I agree with Matilda Not only does she need to get out of reporting but maybe the county. O2 thief she is

Eric said on Friday, Oct 2 at 7:01 PM

Of course it's never been held to this standard before. It didn't exist until about March of this year.

It is my belief said on Friday, Oct 2 at 5:53 PM

It is my belief, Shay is under threat of the parent company. It is clear here, the parent company is a violent one. I can sense it.

Patriot Citizen said on Friday, Oct 2 at 5:48 PM

Becky Shay you are a sell out! Go home and read the constitution and the bill of rights!

Info Warrior said on Friday, Oct 2 at 5:00 PM

RED ALERT PEOPLE: A secret American Police Force Website uncovered today that reveals APF for what and who they really are. Make this viral… http://www.americanpoliceforce.us

Matilda said on Friday, Oct 2 at 4:57 PM

It is too bad that Becky Shay got caught up in this scheme, with the support of this criminal Hilton, this idiot Al Peterson, this "go-for-glory Kerri Smith, this inept Two Rivers Board, this self-serving Hardin City Council, and this inappropriate Hardin Mayor Ron Adams…but, if Becky Shay could not smell this from miles away, she truly only has herself to blame. Maybe it is time Becky Shay gets out of reporting, because she missed this one by a long shot!

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