Are You a Deputized Special Agent?
In their duties nationwide, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) frequently utilizes its authority to deputize state and local law enforcement officers to assist in federal operations.
Getting Ahead this Tax Season
Set yourself up for success this tax season with the latest episode of FEDtalk. With insight into the issues facing the IRS, the panel provides tips and consideration while filing.
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.
FBI Arrests Recon Expert Who Trained Individuals with Intent to Kill Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Army Veteran and reconnaissance expert Christopher Arthur faces charges for teaching individuals how to make explosives, knowing the intend was to try to kill law enforcement.
AG Announces Justice Department Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
U.S. Attorney General (AG) Merrick B. Garland recently unveiled the Justice Department's National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking.
Inside the Evidence Response Teams | FBI
In charge of gathering evidence to use in court cases within the United States or abroad, the Evidence Response Team's mission is to provide evidence collection capabilities for different crime scenes—traditional or otherwise hazardous.
Building Financial Wellness in the Year Ahead
Being “good with money” is about more than making sure your bills are paid. It’s about understanding your relationship with money and being curious about how to better manage your finances.
Proposed Bill Would Revise DHS Contracting Standards
Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) proposed a bill that would bolster federal disaster response efforts by repealing some “obsolete” requirements in the Department of Homeland Security's federal contracts
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues FAQ on Quarantine and Isolation Procedures
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) continues to provide new guidance for federal employees regarding COVID-19 related areas not covered by the injunction.
FLRA Can Regulate State National Guard Under Specific Conditions in Sixth Circuit Ruling
The Ohio National Guard and its Adjutant General (Guard) petitioned the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, requesting that it review a decision and order of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
FLRA Blocks Immigration Judges' Union Organizing Amid Calls for an Independent System
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) found for a second time that the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) may not organize, rejecting the collective bargaining powers of nearly 600 judges.
Lawmakers Request GAO Review of U.S. Border Patrol's Critical Incident Teams
Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Bennie Thompson (D-MI) recently expressed concern regarding U.S. Border Patrol’s use of critical incident teams (CITs) in emergency situations and conducting internal investigations.
U.S. Attorney Announces One of History's Largest Insurance Fraud Busts
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York unsealed two indictments charging 13 individuals in a $100 million healthcare fraud scheme linked to automobile insurance claims.
Qualifying With Your Duty Weapon | Federal Law Enforcement Careers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) set the standards for duty weapon qualification for all federal law enforcement officers. Explore how and why weapons and qualification standards have evolved over the last few decades.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Definition of “Abuse of Authority”
An Army doctor working in Germany testified in an internal investigation that the commanding officer of the Army hospital harassed his wife and intimidated him at a hospital function after his wife complained about the care she received.
Federal Judge Blocks Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
In a ruling issued by a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas, the Biden Administration is unable to enforce Executive Order 14043 (EO), mandating vaccination for federal employees. The ruling halts all impending disciplinary actions.
OPM Raises Minimum Wage for Civilian Federal Employees to $15 Per Hour
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued guidance on how agencies should ensure civilian federal employees earn at least $15 per hour, modifying both the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage Service (FWS) pay scales.
Honoring Federal Law Enforcement Officers Who Lost Their Lives Due to COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the American way of life has been consistently and extensively reported on, its impact on the federal law enforcement community has been widely overlooked.
D.C. Court of Appeals Holds Officer’s Attempt to Stop a Defendant’s Flight Was a Seizure Requiring Reasonable, Articulable Suspicion
The officers pulled into an alleyway and saw a group of 5 individuals. The officers got out of the vehicle, approached the group, and asked him if they had any guns. Then, one began to run.
DOJ Issues First Conspiracy Charges for U.S. Capitol Attack
Last week, the Department of Justice revealed federal prosecutors have charged Stewart Rhodes, leader of the far-right anti-government militia Oath Keepers, and 10 others with seditious conspiracy for their role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.