NSA Agent Contacts Hudson Valley Researchers, Phone Taps Detected
After the July 24, 1984 Indian Point incidents, researchers Philip Imbrogno and Peter Gersten begin receiving phone calls from a man claiming to be an NSA satellite intelligence specialist contacting them 'for personal reasons.' He is very interested in the Pozzuoli video tape and Hynek's opinions. Imbrogno notices a clicking sound every fifteen seconds during calls. Throughout August, this NSA contact phones researchers, often referencing their other conversations — indicating phone monitoring. Equipment borrowed to detect telephone taps yields a 'probable yes.' In mid-August, the researchers meet the NSA man, who acknowledges CIA was using nearby Stewart Airport for operations and that counterintelligence aircraft were flying formation to confuse the UFO situation. When asked for the Pozzuoli tape, he is told no. He replies: 'You know, Phil, the government has done away with people for a lot less.'
Background
EVENT TITLE: NSA Agent Contacts Hudson Valley Researchers, Phone Taps Detected
EVENT DATE: 1984-08-01
EVENT TYPE: investigation
After the July 24, 1984 Indian Point incidents, researchers Philip Imbrogno and Peter Gersten began receiving phone calls from a man claiming to be an NSA satellite intelligence specialist. He contacted them 'for personal reasons' and expressed great interest in the Pozzuoli video tape and Dr. J. Allen Hynek's opinions.
The Incident
Following the Indian Point incidents on July 24, 1984, Philip Imbrogno and Peter Gersten were contacted by an individual claiming to be an NSA satellite intelligence specialist. The caller stated his interest was "for personal reasons."
He specifically inquired about the Pozzuoli video tape and the opinions of Dr. J. Allen Hynek. The existing summary does not provide further details about the content or duration of these phone calls.
Investigation
The provided text does not detail any official investigation into the NSA agent's contact with Imbrogno and Gersten. It is unknown if the researchers reported the contact to any authorities or conducted their own investigation into the caller's identity and motives. The source text focuses on a separate case involving Paul Bennewitz and Linda Moulton Howe.
Significance
The contact from a purported NSA agent, if verified, suggests potential government interest in the Hudson Valley sightings, particularly the Indian Point incidents and related evidence. The agent's specific focus on the Pozzuoli video and Hynek's opinions implies a concern about the nature of the observed phenomena and the potential for public awareness. This event contributes to the broader narrative of alleged government involvement in UFO investigations and potential attempts to monitor or control information related to the subject.