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 fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
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From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
“Georgia is proud to stand with the Trump administration in its mission to ensure the security and beauty of our nation’s capital,” Gov. Brian Kemp said
The program will also provide incentives based on how many undocumented immigrants provided by ICE the partner agency is able to arrest
The Surge Training Operations Center aims to help onboard new DHS personnel by the end of 2025 while continuing to support training for law enforcement partners
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer found the deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limited the use of the military for law enforcement purposes
“We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago... but we do intend to add more resources to those operations,” Noem said during a TV news appearance
Two firefighters, who were in the country illegally, were detained during an ID check at the Bear Gulch Fire after BLM terminated contracts with their employers
Minneapolis Police say the shooter opened fire through church windows toward the children sitting in the pews during school Mass before dying at the scene
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
From immigration crackdowns to federal control of city police, President Trump’s first six months have reshaped law enforcement — are they helping officers do their jobs?
President Trump thanked officers and National Guard Troops for their service and said their efforts were making the country run
An 11% drop in homicides follows coordinated efforts like Operation Viper and the expansion of Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Bluff City Task Force
ICE initially arrested Old Orchard Beach Police Department reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans, of Jamaica, on July 25
To date, 56,180 graduates from U.S. law enforcement agencies have completed the police leadership program, along with 4,340 international graduates from 176 countries
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to investigate cities and states that hinder immigration enforcement
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders, AG Pam Bondi said
About 800 members were deployed to support public safety efforts after President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
President Donald Trump said he is also invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to deploy members of the National Guard
“This country was built on patriots stepping up, whether it was popular or not, and doing the right thing,” Cain said
The push will last the next seven days with the option to extend “as needed,” under the authority of Trump’s order establishing the Making DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force
Violent offenses drop significantly across categories, including murder and robbery, according to new FBI data
Narravance report links TikTok campaigns, activist doxxing sites and protest coordination to spike in officer assaults
The Immigration Enforcement Identification Safety Act would mandate that any officer conducting immigration enforcement display their names and agency affiliations
“We’re their force multipliers, and this is the thanks we get?” said Polk County, Fla. Sheriff Grady Judd; the backlash comes after cops in ICE’s partner agencies received recruiting emails
The two deputies used a Signal chat to relay identifying information to federal immigration agents, a practice which is now prohibited by Colorado state law
Trump administration officials say this practice is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online
ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach PD reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans on July 25; the agency said Evans overstayed his visa and unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm
ICE officials have defended the practice of officers wearing masks, saying immigration agents have faced harassment as they have gone about their enforcement
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