The US FWS Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU) maintains a hotline
to facilitate the reporting of allegations of misconduct, fraud, waste,
abuse, and/or mismanagement in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) programs
or operations within the Office of Law Enforcement.
The IG Act and other pertinent laws provide for the protection of persons
making Hotline complaints.
Telephone - FWS Hotline's Number: (703) 358-2087
Individuals who contact the Hotline are not required to identify themselves.
However, persons who report allegations are encouraged to identify themselves
in the event additional questions arise as the OIG evaluates their allegations.
Allegations with limited details or merit may be held in abeyance until
further, specific details are reported or obtained. Pursuant to the Inspector
General Act of 1978, the Inspector General will not disclose the identity
of an individual who provides information without the consent of that
individual, unless the Inspector General determines that such disclosure
is unavoidable during the course of an investigation.
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