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.
The standoff between the Bureau of Land Management and rancher Cliven Bundy has ended (for now) but should give local law enforcers something to consider as a possibility in their own jurisdiction
The ID cards themselves will have to contain, at a minimum, the bearer’s full name, signature, date of birth, gender, principal address, a front-facing photo, and a unique number
Here are some options to consider depending on the size of your agency, your agency’s understanding of human trafficking, and your proximity to federal offices
State and local police would be prohibited from collecting personal information on residents beyond what is needed to carry out their LE duties
Under the Department of Homeland Security, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement agency would address victims of crime perpetrated by immigrants
He invited the widows of two officers killed by an undocumented immigrant
Special Agent Rickey O’Donald is survived by his wife and daughter
“I think there’s value in having the feds only take the immigration issue. I want local people to trust the local law enforcement”
Police Commish James P. O’Neill said it cost about $24 million to guard the Trumps and Trump Tower during the months between Election Day and Inauguration Day
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said there will be “no mass deportations” and “no use of military forces” in immigration crackdown
Many of the protesters left peacefully, but police began making arrests more than an hour after the deadline passed
Mayor Carlos Gimenez defended the decision saying county police are only agreeing to hold people flagged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Homeland Security said 680 people were arrested in roundups last week targeting immigrants living illegally in the U.S.
They argued that Trump’s approach could result in more dangerous communities and is a waste of federal resources
The FBI will monitor an investigation by Nashville police after an officer fatally shot an armed man they say ran a stop sign and then fled on foot
In recent years, the FBI has created a vast array of technological and investigative capabilities and partnerships to respond to cyberattacks on American interests
The blunt-spoken, retired four-star general went on to say it was inconceivable why any jurisdiction wouldn’t want criminals removed from their communities
The masked rioters caused violence at a peaceful protest against Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos
The FBI’s N-DEx does the heavy lifting for police investigations
If Trump moves forward with efforts to improve U.S.-Russian relations, European allies will probably question how safe their intelligence is in American hands
While much of the attention has been focused on foreign terror organizations, it’s important to remember the threats posed by domestic terrorism groups
“The statement is so broad. I have no idea what he’s talking about,” Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the agent
Officers patrolling during the inauguration will not have their body cameras on unless police action is required
U.S. officials say Mexico’s failure to fully seal up border tunnels poses a security risk and is an “open invitation” for Mexican cartels to dig new tunnels
A man placed on the FBI’s list of 10 most-wanted fugitives after authorities said he killed two men in Milwaukee was arrested in Texas
LE officials and mental health experts agree the nation’s crumbling mental health system has exacerbated the problem, often making officers de facto crisis counselors
DOJ’s inspector general will investigate the department and FBI’s actions in the months leading up to the election
If the bill passes, Colorado would be the first sanctuary state in the U.S.
Trump says Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel should ask for federal help if he isn’t able to bring down a homicide count that soared last year to 762
After the terrorist attacks in Berlin and Brussels, authorities are ramping up security for the annual Rose Parade with barricades, security checkpoints and other measures
The suspect’s attorney said it’s possible the agent had a “paranoid” episode at the time of the incident
Officials asked for $35M to pay for resources involved in protecting Trump Tower, but Congress is offering to reimburse the city just $7M
