Leading the Way in Witness Protection

When it comes to best practices in witness protection, the U.S. Marshals Service apparently leads the way. USA Today reports that the agency is helping about a dozen countries set up witness protection programs for figures involved in high-profile prosecutions. The agency has helped relocate about 7,500 witnesses and 9,500 family members in the past 37 years. The Marshals Service's Thomas Wight admits there is a "bit of an aura" surrounding the U.S. program due to the way it has been depicted by Hollywood over the years.