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.
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
Jim and Doug explore reasons why the reporting of hate crimes is seemingly on the rise
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
Former officer Tam Pham was charged Tuesday after federal agents found deleted photos on Pham’s phone of him inside the Capitol building
There were a few scattered arrests, but no serious disruptions in the city during Biden’s inauguration ceremony
Officials say the vetting hasn’t flagged any issues or evidence of threats so far
Airlines have tracked a recent increase in passengers checking firearms to D.C. as National Guard troops descend on the city
Federal prosecutors said there was “strong evidence” the mob aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” but the head of the investigation cautioned Friday that the probe is still in its early stages
The reviews will cover everything from whether the FBI adequately shared information with other agencies to how the Pentagon mobilized for the Jan. 6 crisis