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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.

From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
You told us we missed some big ones — from protecting water and wildlife to securing top-secret sites; your recommendations show just how specialized policing can be
This conversation explores career lessons, the importance of integrity and how the next generation can prepare for the challenges ahead
American cops are “force multipliers in counterterrorism,” says Fred Burton, one of the world’s foremost authorities on terrorists and terrorist organizations