New guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) may force federal law enforcement officers to reevaluate what they’ve been taught is acceptable conduct and learn new protocols.

Whether it's praise from the public or scrutiny for an action taken while on the job, federal law enforcement officers often find themselves in the public spotlight just by the nature of their job.

For better or worse, law enforcement personnel often find themselves in the public spotlight. Unfortunately, even officers with excellent conduct aren’t immune to allegations of wrongdoing.

This episode highlights a cold reality for all federal law enforcement officers—you may be vulnerable to those seeking to gain access to sensitive government information.

Accusations can be made by anyone, including criminal offenders, members of the public, co-workers, special interest groups, or members of Congress, among others.

Recently, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced the Public Safety Officer Support Act, a bill that aims to expand the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program.

In their duties nationwide, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) frequently utilizes its authority to deputize state and local law enforcement officers to assist in federal operations.

While the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the American way of life has been consistently and extensively reported on, its impact on the federal law enforcement community has been widely overlooked.