They found no evidence of a breach of national security or criminal activity and decided to handle the matter 'discreetly', officials said.

Invariably, when a soldier was accused of criminal behavior the occupation authorities preferred to handle the matter within the military justice system.

He says that the state personnel board should be handling the matter.

Not too long ago she expressed fear for her life but felt that the department was handling the matter.

This allows me to make a quick decision of handling the matter immediately, setting up an appointment for later, or transferring the caller to another staff member.