Department of Justice
Starting with one simple step, LE administrators can take a proactive approach in securing non-federal grant funds
From body-worn cameras to officer wellness, the DOJ’s updated plan features millions in law enforcement grant funding opportunities across BJA and COPS programs
A vital grant opportunity for law enforcement agencies
The 2014 fatal shooting of James Boyd spurred public protest
The DOJ sees the assets forfeiture program as a way to strip suspects of the proceeds of their activities, to deter crime and to compensate crime victims
The Justice Department will help local authorities study crime patterns and create specially tailored plans to reduce gang and gun violence
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says an independent set of eyes will help the city implement reforms discussed with the Justice Department
The appointment of a monitor would occur if the DOJ gives final approval to the agreement
The guidelines revise the agency’s past practice of allowing police involved in shootings to review video and audio of the incidents before being interviewed by investigators
The program’s goal is to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed to reduce risk factors and sharing the results with the LE community
Roy Oliver fired a rifle at a car of teenagers leaving a party, fatally shooting Jordan Edwards who was a passenger in the vehicle
The software was used to avoid authorities who were regulating Uber where the service was not approved
The Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement will keep victims informed of the immigration proceedings of suspects and walk them through the immigration court process
AG Sessions has warned that the administration will punish communities that refuse to cooperate with efforts to find and deport immigrants in the country illegally
The next step is to choose residents of the city for a new police oversight committee
Last week, Sessions called on federal prosecutors to be more aggressive about filing felony charges against people who cross the border illegally
In an op-ed, Jeff Sessions said consent decrees “handcuff police instead of the criminals” and hurt communities
Jeff Sessions urged federal prosecutors to intensify their focus on immigration crimes such as illegal border crossing or smuggling others into the U.S.
AG Jeff Sessions often reflects fondly on the tough enforcement strategies of decades ago and sees today’s comparatively low crime rates as a sign they worked
Laura Kunard’s role is to audit the new police accountability system and identify patterns and practices that violate constitutional rights
Federally mandated changes in the Seattle Police Department led to a drop in how often officers use serious force, with no rise in crime or officer injuries
The agreement was the product of an investigation of the department following the death of Freddie Gray
Fourteen police departments are currently working under reform agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice
The federal government cited several reasons for the requested delay, including new DOJ policies that federal officials say are aimed at reducing crime
The police union was a vocal supporter of Trump during the 2016 election
Jeff Sessions represents “a new sheriff” at DOJ
Although the report found problems with Minneapolis’ coordination and communication, it praised officers for their professionalism and the peaceful end of the protest
Sessions is expected to further underscore his efforts to make fighting street violence a top mission of the DOJ
Police chiefs are ready with their wish-lists
A U.S. official said the FBI has asked the DOJ to dispute Trump’s allegation, though no such statement has been issued
A former attorney said the DOJ can’t “tackle all criminal justice challenges” and must use its resources in a smart and targeted way
After announcing a halt in a review and reform process of the department, the DOJ later said the process will continue
DOJ said its COPS Office won’t proceed with the collaborative reform process, and has made other technical assistance and training resources available