A Day in the Life: U.S. Park Police Mounted Unit Officer | DOI
Crowd control and traffic management are among the main responsibilities of U.S. Park Police's mounted officers during events ranging from presidential inaugurations to political demonstrations.
Prosecutors Charge Individual for Discharge of Oil, Waste into Kentucky Water Ways
Federal prosecutors have accused an oil lease operator in Columbia, Kentucky of discharge of oil and waste into creeks in violation of the Clean Water Act.
Federal Employee Appeals Can Resume as MSPB Obtains First Quorum in 5 Years
With two of the three seats on the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) confirmed, federal employees who are looking for an appeal may not have long to wait for a resolution.
Postal Reform Bill Shows Impact of NARFE’s Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Feds
Every day, half a million postal workers deliver mail to every address in America. Yet the Postal Service has struggled to maintain fiscal stability, putting the quality and reliability of those services at risk.
Supreme Court Denies Certiorari to Rule on Warrantless Pole Camera Surveillance
On October 8, 2021, Travis Tuggle petitioned the Supreme Court to determine whether long-term, continuous, and video surveillance of a home constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment.
“Eyes to the Sky” Online Exhibit Showcases Impact of Law Enforcement Aviation
The National Law Enforcement Museum (NLEM) announced the opening of its first online exhibit of 2022 on documenting law enforcement aviation history.
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Aid Plot to U.S. Attack Power Grids
The Justice Department announced that three men pleaded guilty to aiding a scheme to attack the U.S. power grids to incite civil unrest and economic distress.
POTUS Uses State of the Union to Call Federal Employees Back to the Office
At President Biden’s inaugural State of the Union address, he outlined priorities for the federal workforce, including returning feds to in-person work.
Proposed Bill to Increase Law Enforcement Accountability, Ease Community Tension with Transparency
On February 18, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the Special Inspector General for Law Enforcement Act (H.R.6762) into the House of Representatives.
Federal Circuit Rules VA Must Use Higher Evidence Standard, Apply Douglas Factors
The Federal Circuit issued two complementary opinions applying its 2021 precedent to disciplinary actions taken by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Role of Federal Prosecutors | Brennan Center for Justice
In spite of decreasing budgets, U.S. attorneys from around the country discussed how federal prosecutors reduce violence and incarceration, identifying successful methods.
State Department Personnel Stationed in Ukraine Return to U.S., Core Team Remains in Poland
According to State department officials, the evacuated personnel are set to assist in addressing the Russian invasion of Ukraine remotely on a 400-person task force.
VA Reconsiders Workforce Benefits to Address Health Care Staffing Challenges
In a meeting with stakeholders and local staff, Secretary Denis McDonough affirmed burnout and low salaries are causing poor employee retention at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Taking Acquisition Workforce Career Training to New Heights–Mission to Mars
On this episode of FEDtalk, longtime federal acquisition executive Robert Daugherty of Management Concepts joins FEDtalk host Jason Briefel to discuss Career Gateway: Acquisition.
Associate Membership or Dependent Coverage: Determining What’s Best For You
Married couples need to evaluate all their options when deciding what life insurance to purchase. What should you keep in mind when deciding what options will best protect your family’s financial future?
Avoid Damaging Giglio Material and Act Now–Protect Your Career, Arm Yourself with Knowledge
Mark your calendars for the How To: Avoid a Giglio Issue in Your Career live webinar, presented by Shaw Bransford & Roth’s Know Now Webinar Series.
Bipartisan Senate Coalition Pushes for Federal Benefits to Address PTSD
Senators have introduced legislation to assist families of fallen first responders in qualifying for benefits if an officer committed suicide after suffering a work-related injury.
Capitol Police Request National Guard Presence Ahead of State of the Union
The U.S. Capitol Police has requested the National Guard assist in responding to an expected truck convoy intended to disrupt traffic around the Capitol ahead of the State of the Union.
Unions Urge VA to Educate Employees About Rights With COVID-19 Benefits
In a letter last week, five federal employee unions called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better inform its employees about COVID-19 benefits and rights.
CBP, HSI Agents Arrest Individual Importing Fraudulent Vehicle Safety Features
Federal prosecutors allege Emiliano Rodriguez fraudulently imported counterfeit airbags from China and installed them into used vehicles for resale, defrauding customers from 2017 into 2019.