July 31, 2024

In a recent appeal to a Senior Investigator of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), concerned citizens urged a thorough re-examination of jurisdiction regarding security services provided by GardaWorld Federal Services in El Paso, Texas. The plea highlights the need for oversight due to allegations that Jules Tugonon Chan, serving in multiple safety officer roles, may have overstepped his authority and engaged in questionable practices that could constitute criminal conduct. Notably, these concerns come in the wake of the recent official confirmation of the July 2020 murder of Fort Bliss whistleblower soldier Richard Halliday, who was reporting criminal trafficking; Chan allegedly targeted Halliday’s family to obstruct justice in the case. Officer Chan seems to have access to information only available to those within the security community. Researchers emphasize the necessity for licensed personnel to supervise security operations, raising valid questions about the management and regulation of security service providers in the region.