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In 1978, "Caesar" Campbell joined the Comanchero Motorcycle Club and was again followed by his brothers. In 1980, Campbell was promoted up to serve as the sergeant-at-arms. In the early 1980s, Campbell served as the focal point of opposition to the leadership of William "Jock" Ross, a man whom Campbell had come to strongly dislike. [1]
The title is also used in criminal motorcycle clubs like Hells Angels. [44] In large organizations, the sergeant-at-arms may have assistants. [45] A law enforcement officer may serve in the role of sergeant-at-arms or it may be a paid (or unpaid), permanent position in the organization. [45] [46]
The sergeant at arms is also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of members of Congress, the congressional staff, visiting dignitaries, and tourists. Toward this end, the sergeant at arms works in concert with the Senate sergeant at arms and the Architect of the Capitol.
While awaiting sentencing, the pair attended the funeral of San Bernardino Hells Angels chapter sergeant-at-arms Aristeo Andres "Art" Carbajal, which was held in Bloomington on February 21, 1989. [19] [20] Carbajal had been stabbed to death in a fight with the Mongols at a motorcycle trade show in Long Beach on February 11, 1989. [21]
The sergeant at arms can, upon orders of the Senate, arrest and detain any person who violates Senate rules, [1] or is found in contempt of Congress. [4] The sergeant at arms is also the executive officer for the Senate and provides senators with computers, equipment, and repair and security services. [1]
In 2009, he began an association with the Comanchero Motorcycle Club, which he later joined. [1] In 2011, he was convicted of attempted murder after shooting a man. [ 1 ] He rose to become the national sergeant-at-arms of the Comanchero, in charge of enforcing discipline.
Alexander 'Tig' Trager is the Vice President and former Sergeant-at-Arms of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club's Charming, California charter and is the club's most violent member. During the first four seasons of the show, he wore the "Sgt. at Arms" patch on his cut and after season seven, he wears the "V. President" patch.
In November 2018, the Serjeant at Arms was called upon to escort an American businessman, who was staying in London, to the Houses of Parliament because he had documents pertaining to the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal. After being told he could face arrest, fines and imprisonment for failing to comply with a parliamentary order to ...