From the FLEOA Office of Mental Health & Peer Support Services: Moral Injury
As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.
Congress Finally Fixes Retirement Flaw that Penalized Disabled Law Enforcement
As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.
Retirements Grief
As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.
FLEOA’s Legislative Priorities Coming in Hot After August Recess
As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.
FBI, DHS Warn Threats Against Federal Law Enforcement, Employees on the Rise
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a joint advisory bulletin noting a spike in threats to federal law enforcement officials.
POTUS Unveils Safer America Plan as White House Drug Control Office Honors Agency Efforts
Last week, President Joseph Biden unveiled his Safer America Plan, an initiative to disrupt drug trafficking, reduce law enforcement burdens, and invest in community-based programs.
Equal Benefits for All Law Enforcement
The definition of law enforcement under federal law is an anachronistic concept no longer matches the realities of modern-day and excludes an estimated 30,000 federal officers and agents.
Homicide Victims’ Rights Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives passed the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act (H.R. 3359) this week with a vote of 406-20. The bill now goes to the Senate next for consideration.
IRS-CI Seize $3.6 Billion in Stolen Crypto From 2016 Hack
The Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, for allegedly laundering $4.5 billion in cryptocurrencies following a hack.
A Seat at the Table Before Congress, Agencies for the Front Line
It is the rank-and-file officers and agents from more than 65 federal law enforcement agencies that are tasked with enforcing the laws of our nation.
We've All Heard of SAD, but What Is It?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically begins when winter arrives, especially in areas largely affected by colder climates or have less sunshine. SAD can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels, taking a toll on all aspects of your life from your relationships, social life, work, and your sense of self-worth.
Affordable Housing in the Communities They Serve: An Under Addressed Issue for Law Enforcement
One Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) initiative that is rarely discussed is ensuring law enforcement officers have access to affordable housing in the communities they serve.
Federal Workforce Organizations Urge White House to Extend Vaccine Mandate Deadline
This week, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) urged the Biden administration to extend the federal vaccine mandate deadline for federal employees to January 4, 2022 — the new deadline set for federal contractors.
FEDS Protection Attends the 26th Annual FLEOA National Convention
In October, FEDS Protection attended the 26th Annual National Convention of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) in Rhode Island. As a proud sponsor of FLEOA, FEDS Protection was thrilled to see the federal law enforcement community gather for this annual event.
House Passes Legislation Supporting Federal Law Enforcement, POTUS to Sign
The House of Representatives passed two bills that address ambiguities in federal criminal law and mental health and benefits support for federal law enforcement on October 27, 2021. The Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Law Enforcement Officer and Federal Employee Protection Act and the Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support (COPS) Counseling Act will go to President Biden for his signature.
FLEOA, SSA OIG Conflict Over Purported Oversight Transgressions Continues
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) called on lawmakers to take action against Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) in an October 7, 2021 letter, citing an influx of member concerns regarding “mismanagement” at the SSA OIG.