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.

A passport specialist at the Department of State (DOS) has argued that his fully successful performance evaluation should be considered as evidence that he consistently followed instructions.

Bivens may be under reconsideration as the U.S. Supreme Court re-circulated a petition asking the high court to do just that. The petition argues the Ninth Circuit went too far by expanding Bivens, an ideal vehicle to overturn.

On November 1, 2021, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report reviewing the federal response to missing and murdered Indigenous women.

A federal grand jury indicted Billy Joe Taylor, age 42, with 16 counts of healthcare fraud and one count of engaging in a monetary transaction with criminally derived property.

On October 30, 2021, a federal employee union filed a lawsuit challenging President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal employees in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The case aims to invalidate the Executive Order and subsequent guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

On November 3, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a binding operational directive to press a new strategy guiding civilian federal agencies' management of known exploited vulnerabilities, with the first deadline in a matter of two weeks.

An early stage of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) modernization effort has been announced by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) — coined the Converge Initiative by FRTIB employees. An app to access TSP, a mutual fund window, and expanded security functions similar to those provided by banks are part of the initiative.

Serve as both a soldier and a criminal investigator: Special Agent 31D. Join this sergeant as she utilizes skills developed in the U.S. Army, and new and innovative technologies to bring evidence to light.

A lot can change for you and your family in a year. The Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season gives you the opportunity to compare different plans and find the best one for you.

The Federal Circuit affirmed the removal of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee who wrongly believed that the prohibition on disclosure of taxpayer information did not apply if the disclosure was made to her attorney.

As the vaccine mandate deadline looms for federal employees, agencies are beginning to plan and initiate their enforcement plans.

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.

The operation led to 150 arrests worldwide, and builds on the success of Operation DisrupTor and the takedown of DarkMarket, the world's largest illegal marketplace only accessible through specialized anonymity-providing tools.

As federal law enforcement officers, EPA special agents are authorized to conduct investigations, carry firearms, arrest for any federal crime, and execute and serve warrants.

All too often, people use the word “choice” when an officer takes their own life. It is not that the officers want to die; they wish for the unbearable mental pain to end.

A recent staff report from the House’s Committee on Oversight and Reform (HCOR) states few of Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) border agents faced repercussions for misconduct for social media posts.

The rise and emphasis on a hybrid and digital world throughout the last 18-months stressed organizations' need to expand their proverbial toolbox with leadership skills, communication, emotional intelligence — requiring a shift in reflection and action for government leaders to meet this challenge to work dynamics.

Understand the practical application of the Federal Circut's decision in Santos v. NASA for agencies and federal managers — a Shaw Bransford & Roth attorney will explain the holding in this live webinar.