Seventh Circuit: Questioning Drivers on Travel Plans Is a Permissible Inquiry
In central Illinois, Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Suttles spotted a silver Volkswagen traveling well under the posted speed limit with a covering over the rear cargo area.
The Bill Bransford First-Generation Scholarship
This year marks the third Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) will offer the Bill Bransford First-Generation Scholarship, with help from the Bransford Family and the law firm of Shaw, Bransford and Roth.
Do I Need Life Insurance if I Have a 401(k)?
In 2021, roughly half of all Americans had life insurance, and roughly one-third of Americans invested in a 401k, but how do you know which one is right for you? If you have one, do you need the other?
What is Human Trafficking? | HSI
The pillars of human trafficking are force, fraud, and coercion. Defined as modern slavery, human trafficking happens everywhere, and victims can be any nationality, age, socioeconomic status, or gender.
Free Admission for Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering free admission to all active and retired law enforcement officers and guests for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Why Smart Statistics are the Key to Fighting Crime | TED Talks
When Anne Milgram became Attorney General of New Jersey, she soon discovered a few startling facts: not only did her team not know who they were jailing, but they had no idea whether the public was safe. She thus began her ongoing, inspirational quest to improve the US criminal justice system through data analytics and statistical analysis.
Executive Order Grants Federal Employees 2.7% Raise in 2022
In an executive order, President Biden has approved an average 2.7 percent pay raise for federal civilian employees on December 22, 2021. The increase will be reflected in the first pay period of 2022 and restores pay parity between civilian employees and military personnel.
Agencies Boost Pandemic Response with DPA
In the wake of COVID-19, the U.S. health care system was severely strained, leaving federal agencies unable to purchase and maintain essential medical supplies. The federal response to COVID-19 utilized the Cold War-era Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 to expand production of necessary medical supplies and order suppliers to prioritize government contracts.
OMB Seeks Feedback on OMB Seeks Feedback on President’s Management Agenda Learning Plan Learning Plan
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public commentary regarding the President's Management Agenda's (PMA) draft learning plan addressing government-wide management issues.
White House Launches FEMA-Run Federal COVID-19 Prevention Sites
The Biden Administration has directed federal agencies to allocate resources to strained hospitals and to improve COVID-19 prevention coupled with a surge in federal personnel.
Senator Presses Federal Law Enforcement on Organized Theft Surge
In a pair of letters, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the spike in organized retail theft. The Senator also requests a report regarding federal law enforcement's efforts to combat "smash-and-grab" robberies on brick-and-mortar shops.
Amazon's Aberrant Union with Federal Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Amazon announced the Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a body comprised tasked with detecting counterfeit activity, employing at least 21 former federal prosecutors and 49 former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employees.
Uniting the Federal Community Through the FEDforum
On the latest episode of FEDtalk, our sister newsletter FEDmanager’s FEDforum partners discuss the initiative’s role in uniting voices across the federal community.
GAO Issues Guidance to FLEO on Improving Less-Lethal Force Reports and Oversight
On November 1, 2021, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report reviewing the federal response to missing and murdered Indigenous women.
McCray v. Biden: Federal Judge Denies Request to Enjoin the Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied a federal employee’s motion for a temporary restraining order to enjoin enforcement of the President’s executive orders.
Congress Raises the Debt Limit by $2.5 Trillion
In a measure approved by Congress, the nation's borrowing limit has been raised by $2.5 trillion to eliminate the threat of a debt default until 2023.
EEOC Approves Disability Provisions for COVID-19 Under ADA
COVID-19 technical assistance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) now includes a new section clarifying when COVID-19 may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act.
New Treasury Sanctions Aim to Combat International Drug Trafficking
In response to the spike in fatal overdoses of synthetic drugs, the Biden Administration is modernizing the Treasury Department's sanction authority and establishing an oversight council on organized international crime to combat the illicit drug trade.
Congress Increases Oversight of Capitol Police; Provides Chief Emergency Authority
With the first anniversary of the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, approaching, various insurrection related actions have occurred over the past week.
Medical Clinic Owner Accused of $38 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
According to allegations in the federal grand jury indictment, Armando Valdes, age 63, collected nearly $38 million in proceeds from fraudulent health care claims to United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield.