Changes to APF Website, Contract

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By Sarah Gravlee

BILLINGS - On Sunday morning, there were some visible changes to California-based security company American Police Force's website. What previously read "American Police Force" now uses the company's formal name "American Private Police Force."

Another notable change is the company's crest. The previous crest was a near copy of the Serbian Coat of Arms. On Friday, KULR-8 news first reported the Serbian government was looking into possible legal action against APF for using the crest.

The group's leader, Capt. Michael Hilton said the crest was a family emblem and he used it to honor his grandfather. APF Spokeswoman Becky Shay said she is not aware of any lawsuit from the consulate and Hilton made the change as, "the quickest thing he could to diffuse tension" with the old logo. She would not elaborate on exactly what those tensions were.

Along with changes to the company's image come changes to the potential contract with Hardin's economic development group Two Rivers Authority. Spokesman Al Peterson said board members will meet Monday afternoon to discuss the contract, which was recently looked over by an independent tax expert. Peterson said some of the language has been changed to ensure the bond, held by U.S. Bank, remains tax exempt.

If TRA board members approve the contract, it will still need to be approved by APF and U.S. Bank. Peterson added that the bond is a revenue bond; meaning residents of Hardin will never be responsible for paying it back. It can only be paid for by income from the Hardin Jail itself.

Monday's meeting will be open to the public, but it is up to the group's president to determine if there will be a public comment period. The meeting will start at 3:00 p.m. It is held at Hardin's City Hall. Shay said if TRA approves the contract, APF will move quickly to sign off as well.

Tuesday, Oct 6 at 4:50 PM m.o.m. wrote ...

make sure to keep an eye on your credit in case you applied for a position as a traitor. the mafia now has your social slave number and a considerable amount of information on you. enough to establish credit and destroy your legal fiction. for the people of hardin, day got your name and number when ya put yer name in da computer n dey will soon take all your muney.

Monday, Oct 5 at 6:08 PM Matilda wrote ...

Isn’t it time this story come to an end, isn’t it time good judgement prevails, isn’t it about time that people with good sense step to the fore and end this? What about all of these stupid local players, including Al Peterson, Becky Shay, Kelli Smith, the entire Two Rivers Board and the Hardin City Council, Hardin Mayor Ron Adams? They all need to be sent away on a rail NOW! Are these people the kind of leaders you want in Hardin?

Monday, Oct 5 at 4:48 PM concerned wrote ...

Better close this man down before he starts housing prisoners! Where are the prisoners coming from? Would you want this in your town? If this is how ths con artist is getting this jail started, I wonder how he is going to guard the prisoners!

Monday, Oct 5 at 3:40 PM John wrote ...

My hats off to the folks at KULR8 for reporting on this. No other major news is reporting on this which lends credibility that there is a major cover up involved.

Monday, Oct 5 at 12:32 PM wtf wrote ...

oh my god. so many things wrong with this... "i will "respond" to any questions? WTF! if that doesnt sound like bull i dunno what does. and does "Captain Mike" look like a creepy child molester to anyone else?

Monday, Oct 5 at 11:05 AM Chris Killz Blog wrote ...

I have so many questions about this still. What is SCP International? How do we know this guy here is even Micheal Hilton at all? If he uses fake alias names you can't really ID him unless you have fingerprints to compare. He could be a Serbian general or the King of Timbuktu for all I know. I'm not sold on the mugshot- inconsistencies with the line directly below the chin. I have the most original posts on this story of any blogger in the world right now. chriskillz503.blogspot.com

Monday, Oct 5 at 10:50 AM Michael wrote ...

Great Job Sarah! Keep up the reports.

Monday, Oct 5 at 9:16 AM concerned one wrote ...

Residents of Hardin, do not allow Peterson to silence you, this is a public meeting, you have a voice, so DEMAND the answers before Peterson and company pull the wool over your eyes. Enough is enough, citizens have the RIGHT to know what is going on with this shady situation.

Monday, Oct 5 at 8:50 AM Selling Bridges wrote ...

Hey Hardin Town Council or whatever you buffoons up there call yourselves, I just wanted to let you know that there are some AMAZING bridges available at very reasonable prices. Bunch of dolts the "leadership" of Hardin is. My gosh, that comment, "don't panic just go with the flow" by Kelli Smith. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Becky Shay, you would be the biggest loser in all of this if you weren't so completely naive, ignorant, greedy, and just plain stupid to boot.

Monday, Oct 5 at 8:15 AM Buryl Payne wrote ...

Hurray for kulr8. drive those ***** out of town

Monday, Oct 5 at 6:46 AM Matilda wrote ...

The longer this “I’m a victim” Becky Shay, this idiot Al Peterson, this "go-for-glory Kerri Smith, this inept Two Rivers Board, this self-serving Hardin City Council, and this stupid Hardin Mayor Ron Adams continue to support and push the lies put forth by American Police Force and the fraud/convict Michael Hilton, the more they become accomplices in the entire fiasco, and the more liability they will share! The citizens of Hardin and all of Montana should get rid of all of these crooks!

Monday, Oct 5 at 6:03 AM clipstein wrote ...

Shame, shame....Hardin Learned very well from Powell Wyoming....... Powell is known if you have ascam or con, you are welcome.......Taxpayers have endless pockets.

Monday, Oct 5 at 5:58 AM toetag wrote ...

The APPF website is down - no surprise there!

Monday, Oct 5 at 3:29 AM Also, My belief is wrote ...

It is my belief the 911 emergency system we have in the United States was a system to put as many Americans as possible in jails. Thus, the war on Americans has been in effect for the last 40 years or so. I believe this was the start of so called "private security firms". Look how weak America has become, look how many liberties have been taken away. America is no longer progressive. 911 was a total design up until 9/11. Look around you, everything is 9 and 11.

Monday, Oct 5 at 3:21 AM It is not the real website wrote ...

The real website for APPF is http://www.dpsna.com . I followed their original website to godaddy.com which led to dpsna.com which is in Portugal. Some believe dpsna.com is a front for Blackwater as well. Obviously, this company is not allowed to have a website like this in the United States since they have to have it Portugal.

Monday, Oct 5 at 2:47 AM Chris wrote ...

Follow the money--if "Michael Hilton" already owes lawsuit fines over $1 million, then where is the money coming from to pay Hardin. If he is backed or part of a larger corporation, then why did they hire/front a career felon???

Sunday, Oct 4 at 9:00 PM Cowboy Logic wrote ...

If those stupid local s*****s in Hardin sign that contract with those clowns from the APF, Hardin, and eastern Montana will be the laughingstock of the world. Somebody in local government better grow a set of balls and stand up and do what is right for the community. It is time to keep Montana, Montana and send the foreigners packing back to Kalifornia.

Sunday, Oct 4 at 9:00 PM GT wrote ...

A jail as an ecnoomic development project. There must be a lot of crime to justify that expense. If the place doesn't meet state criminal justice standards now, will it by having a private police force operating it. Will Hardin be safe from the criminal population it seeks to import? Somethings wrong in Hardin.

Sunday, Oct 4 at 7:57 PM Afriend wrote ...

Ever heard of "The Music Man" or the Simpson's episode about the monorail?

Sunday, Oct 4 at 7:43 PM Sage wrote ...

They are still considering a contract with these people? What professional company copies all of it's text from other websites?

Sunday, Oct 4 at 6:54 PM Smithy wrote ...

He's a scamster. The man with 17 aliases will now have a company with 17 aliases. I can't believe the people of Hardin are going to allow this to proceed. What a disgrace...

Sunday, Oct 4 at 6:50 PM JB wrote ...

More fishy smells in this APPF then ever. What is APPF covering up by removing atuff from their website? Dig Deeper KULR8 reporters. You will start to see the truth that is about to hit the fan once the contract is approved and your stuck with APPF in your town

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