Scott Roberson

He started his career with the Atlanta Police Department, working undercover in the Narcotics division before transitioning to international security. After serving with the Atlanta Police Department, where he worked undercover in narcotics, he transitioned to global security roles, including in Kosovo and Iraq.^[5]

He served with United Nations security forces in Kosovo and completed multiple tours in Iraq, where he was responsible for protecting high-profile officials in high-risk environments.^[6]

Roberson joined the CIA shortly before his deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. On December 30, 2009, Roberson was killed in the Camp Chapman attack in Khost, Afghanistan. The attack was carried out by Humam Khalil al-Balawi, a Jordanian double agent who had gained the CIA's trust.^[7] The bombing was a significant loss for the CIA and led to widespread media coverage and internal reviews of security procedures.^[8] At the time, Roberson was working as a security officer for the CIA.^[6] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.^[9]

After his death, the Tolland, CT community dedicated a bench in his name at Crandall Park. His family established the Scott M. Roberson Memorial Fund. The fund provides financial support to Tolland High School graduates pursuing undergraduate degrees who have shown a strong commitment to community service.^[10][11]