Interior Unveils Law Enforcement Accountability Policies to Advance Transparency
The Department of the Interior (DOI) launched new policies this week requiring 3,100 officers and agents to wear body cameras, ensuring the release of critical incidents footage, and limiting no-knock warrants.
New NPS, FWS Policies Aim to Strengthen Tribal Co-Stewardship of Public Lands
The Department of the Interior (DOI) released new agency guidance this month aimed at strengthening the role of tribes in federal land management and improving federal stewardship.
OPM, USDA Encourage Federal Workforce’s Support in Health, Hunger Relief
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja outlined in a memo ways that federal employees can contribute to the White House's effort to combat hunger and improve Americans' health.
Seven Individuals Charged with Gamecock Fighting, Illegal Gambling
Federal law enforcement officials recently arrested seven individuals in South Carolina on involvement charges in a gamecock fighting venture and illegal gambling operation.
Avocado Imports from Mexico Suspended After Threats to Federal Inspector
The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has suspended avocado exports from the Mexican state of Michoacán until further notice.
Laboratory and Scientific Services | CBP
The Laboratory and Scientific Services Division of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides forensic and scientific testing in the areas of Trade Enforcement, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Intellectual Property Rights, and Narcotics Enforcement. All Trade and Border Protection activities are coordinated by Laboratories and Scientific Services.
U.S. Forest Service Faces Human and Natural Threats | USDA
Officer Jeff McIntosh can see anything from firewood to firearms in the course of day — it’s his job to figure out how much of it is legal.
A New Push for Scientific Integrity Across Government
Seven days after his inauguration, President Biden issued a memorandum declaring, “It is the policy of my Administration to make evidence-based decisions guided by the best available science and data,” requiring sweeping review and implementation of science-based policies and practices across the executive branch.