Dr. Regina Dugan, who formerly led the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), violated ethics rules during her time there, according to a report from the Defense Department Inspector General. Navy Times says the report found conflicting financial interests owing to Dugans relationship with RedXDefense, a company that builds devices capable of detecting narcotics, explosives, and gunshot residue. Dugan founded the firm in 2005 and oversaw operations as CEO until taking on the top DARPA position in 2009, though shes long maintained a financial stake in the company. Dugan immediately recused herself from all matters involving RedXDefense when she became director of the Defense Departments research agency.
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