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Horry County Police Department detective Alan Jones had briefed Tamasi by phone while they were both en route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Central Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee, that he had briefed officials on such a maritime option.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Roberts testified that an FBI agent assigned to the investigation had briefed his supervisors about Romero’s planned arrest before they went to Arizona.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

They also told the BBC they had briefed the McCann's on their ongoing investigation.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023

Toutle High School—the same place where Crandell and Mullineaux had briefed the residents about the destruction and power of the volcano only nine days before—was the staging area for helicopters and rescue efforts.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone