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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.

What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
The 287(g) program allows ICE to deputize local officers to perform immigration enforcement duties, including identifying and processing noncitizens in custody for potential removal
From the FBI to the Secret Service, explore the largest federal agencies, their missions, officer requirements and how to start your career in federal law enforcement
US Customs says there aren’t enough resources to weed out corrupt cops
Authorities turn to social networking to help in search
Anger followed Nichols’ spree, but many security plans still aren’t in play
The NY State Police unit that guards political figures is ‘out of control,’ according to Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries
Gerardo Salazar is being held for attempted bribery and possible extradition to the U.S.
There are no plans to have American agents embedded within Mexican units
The officers has been on administrative leave since Oct. 2009
If approved, Obama’s proposal would cut 180 agents
4 ‘rogue’ police officers are the target of an FBI corruption probe
The trial offers a glimpse into the Mexican Gulf Cartel’s U.S. operations
The emergency drill is part of a broader effort to bolster security in the rail system
The Joint Operations Center houses more than 200 officers from 68 agencies
Attorney says officer was put in ‘worst possible light’
650 officers from 34 agencies swarmed the East Side Riva gang’s territory
A note on a wall threatens that black students would be killed Feb. 2
Law enforcement officers need to be vigilant against the use of biological weapons
What does the future hold for American policing in the modern fusion center?
Authorities have released more details about the attempted terrorist attack
The executives and employees worked at suppliers to the military and LE agencies
2,500 cases where LEOs used bullet lead analysis need to be reviewed again
Rep. Maxine Waters claims that Inglewood police have a ‘vague’ use-of-force policy
The arrests of Adis Medunjanin and Zarein Ahmedzay are part of an ongoing investigation of a bomb plot against New York City
The review comes after a gunman killed one officer and wounded a deputy marshal in Las Vegas