Federal law enforcement
The Federal Law Enforcement topic area addresses all crime-fighting agencies at the national and federal level. This section will provide you with the latest news, information and developments across the country and in Washington.
Software solutions can ease the transition to a new reporting system while also making the day-to-day lives of officers easier
Embracing innovative technology will allow LEOs to use their experience and instincts even better to act effectively to keep communities safe
Body cameras, anti-bias training and restrictions on police use of force are all items for proposed funding in DOJ’s FY22 budget
Some 9,000 law enforcement officers in 18 countries around the world were involved in the operation
The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras
Officials say the goal is to better monitor and respond to storylines spreading on social media that could incite violence
The man had tried to drive onto the campus and “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” officials said
The FBI operation was the virtual equivalent of police going around the neighborhood locking doors that criminals had opened, officials said
A DHS inspector said a new report found that the agency “did not properly exercise its authority” in Portland last summer
A gun store refused to sell to the man after he said he was surprised his friends didn’t think he was the Boulder mass shooter
The FBI said it found nothing to suggest the bomber was motivated by social or political ideology
The agency said last week that there’s no timeline for the investigation to be completed
Federal agents hope the new video will spark additional tips
Guard members will remain until May 23 at the request of Capitol Police officials
FBI Director Chris Wray said the agency is “not at a point” where it can confirm the cause of Officer Brian Sicknick’s death
FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers intel was properly shared with other law enforcement agencies even though it was raw and unverified
The popularity of doorbell cameras like Ring is a double-edged sword
President Joe Biden’s pick for leading the Department of Justice, Merrick Garland, made the remarks during his confirmation hearing Monday
The bill would prevent state and local law enforcement from diverting resources or disclosing sensitive information to federal authorities
Two FBI agents who were killed while serving a warrant left behind three young children
Agencies might start serving more warrants with heavily armed tactical units and use diversions, says one law enforcement expert
The suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire
“She had the perfect balance of grit and grace.” “He was brilliant”
Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were both experienced in investigating child pornography and sexual exploitation cases in South Florida
Alejandro Mayorkas is a former federal prosecutor who previously served as a senior DHS official
Authorities are investigating how the operation went so wrong, leaving 2 agents dead
Two agents were killed and another three were wounded while serving a federal search warrant, the FBI said
It’s not clear if this means the pipe bombs were unrelated to the Jan. 6 events or were part of the riot planning
Capitol Police will be stationed at area airports and Washington’s Union Station on busy travel days, officials said
Officials did not cite a specific threat, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the US”
Trump appointed FBI Director Chris Wray in 2017 after the firing of James Comey
A Michigan man has been charged with assaulting an officer
Agencies are using a variety of technologies including security cameras, facial recognition, and location services from cellphones and third-party apps
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