You may already be aware of what long term care is, whether it's through personal experience caregiving for a loved one who needs daily assistance, or knowing a family member or friend who requires more support as they age. As you learn more about long term care, consider the possibility that you may need this type of care in the future and start planning for it today.

No federal law enforcement officer goes to work expecting to get sued or anticipates spending tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees to defend their career. However, today’s current political climate means federal LEOS are increasingly vulnerable to civil lawsuits and administrative actions. If an allegation is made against you, are you aware of your rights as a federal LEO? Are you prepared to vigorously defend yourself even if the allegation is baseless? Do you have professional liability insurance in place to help you in these trying matters? In the spirit of the fall season, FEDS Protection has put together a list of Trick or Treat facts that will help you learn more about your liability exposures and how best to protect yourself with FEDS PLI.

Eddie Follis has been a key figure in overthrowing some of the world’s most notorious drug barons. He worked undercover for the DEA for nearly 30 years.

The presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice, established by President Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr in January 2020, has come under scrutiny for violating federal law by solely including members of federal, state, and local law enforcement rather than multiple perspectives such as civil rights activists, defense attorneys, and mental health professionals.

With many federal employees now teleworking, the importance of working from home securely and safely is high. In response to both new and old cybersecurity risks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help individuals and organizations safely telework for the long-term.

Election security is more important now than ever. Your voice is important. With less than thirty days until the upcoming election, the heads of the FBI, NSA, CISA and NCSC explain how they will safeguard your vote and prevent election-related crime.

A Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated October 2, 2020 exposes two leaders in “one of the world’s most notorious videogame piracy groups,” Team Xecuter, who were recently arrested and are in custody facing charges filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Each year, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season to allow you to evaluate your circumstances and options, and make changes to benefits.

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress passed its final round of recommendations before the end of its term. The committee has passed 97 bipartisan recommendations in its 20-month lifespan. The latest set of recommendations includes several provisions strengthening the legislative branch, namely those that strive to reform the budget and appropriations process.

The House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations this week held a hearing titled Police Cameras at the Department of the Interior: Inconsistencies, Failures, and Consequences.

A Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated September 30, 2020 announced the largest health care fraud and opioid enforcement action in Department of Justice history with the indictment of 345 defendants across 51 federal districts, including more than 100 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals.

The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum’s Destination Zero Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will take place on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 11 am Eastern time. This free, virtual conference is open to all branches of law enforcement.

An NCIS investigations specialist filed suit, alleging that NCIS erroneously classified him as exempt from overtime pay, and for years denied him overtime compensation and premium pay in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On September 24, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Court of Federal Claims’ decision, after a trial, to deny liquidated damages, despite finding that NCIS was liable for incorrectly classifying the position as FLSA-exempt.

Last week, FEDtalk host James Heelan spoke to Dr. Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist; Dr. Elizabeth Frank, Applied Planetary Scientist at First Mode; and Dr. Amy Fagan, Chair of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, to discuss the Artemis Program at NASA which strives to send humans back to the moon and then to Mars.

Learn what happens at one of the largest federal agencies, which is dedicated to keeping citizens safe.

On the night of September 22, 2020, nine days before the government was due to shut down, the House passed a stopgap funding measure through December 11, 2020. Members of the House passed the funding measure in a 359 to 57 vote. The bill includes an important measure prioritized by Republicans: $30 billion in farm aid.

A September 2020 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) rounded up mission critical IT modernization projects at various federal agencies. The report was created based on Congressional interest in how high-risk IT projects were faring during their implementation. The report, GAO says, is an effort to "identify essential mission- IT acquisitions across the federal government and determine their key attributes."

A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) press release announced the conclusion of Operation DisrupTor, a coordinated multinational effort to combat opioid distribution on the Darknet. This operation was conducted in the United States and Europe.

Where an agency relies, directly or indirectly, on the results of a psychological assessment in justifying an employee’s removal, the agency must provide the employee with a meaningful opportunity to review and challenge the evidence underlying the assessment, the Federal Circuit recently held.

Justice Ginsburg led an inspiring life. She was a crusader for women’s rights and a champion of civil rights. Watch this tribute to her major accomplishments.