#DEATakeBack National Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign
Once again, this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration reminds communities to participate in Take Back Day to prevent prescription drugs from ending up in the wrong hands.
The Board Mitigates Removal for Department of Defense Employee Charged with Stealing Cafeteria Food
In June 2014, the appellant, a Security Specialist at the Department of Defense, took an extra $5.00 worth of food from the agency cafeteria without paying for the additional food. The agency removed the appellant based on this conduct and charging a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641.
DOJ Antitrust Investigation Results in Five Resignations from Corporate Boards
The Department of Justice is conducting a broad review of potentially unlawful practices under Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. As a result, DOJ announced yesterday that several companies have taken immediate action to correct potential Section 8 violations without admitting liability.
Social Security Announces 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment, Largest in Decades
Retirees and veterans will see an 8.7 percent increase in their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits starting in 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced last week.
Lack Of Interagency Cooperation Hindered Immigration Policies, Says GAO
In March 2021, U.S. Border Patrol established a new process to reduce agents’ administrative processing times by releasing noncitizen family units without Notices to Appear (NTA). Instead, Border Patrol gave families a Notice to Report (NTR) to their local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office.
What Do You Know About FDIC OIG Investigations?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Investigations: providing independent oversight and help preserve the integrity of the banking sector.
DOJ Expands Fraud Strike Force to Address Rising Schemes Against Seniors
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced that it would be accelerating its efforts to fight criminals who target older Americans for financial fraud by bolstering the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force.
FBI, BJS Trend Report Suggests Rise in Murders, Prefaces Incomplete Data Collection
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a trend report revealed that murders reported in the U.S. rose in 2021 with the preface that nearly half of law enforcement agencies were unable to turn over their data.
White House Announces Federal Marijuana Reform Initiatives, Next Steps in Scheduling
In an executive action issued last week, President Joseph Biden announced presidential pardons for all prior offenses for citizens and lawful permanent residents of simple possession of marijuana under federal law.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
This Hispanic Heritage Month, FEDtalk is recognizing efforts to increase Hispanic/Latino representation in government and government efforts to elevate Hispanic/Latino stories to the public.
Interior Unveils Law Enforcement Accountability Policies to Advance Transparency
The Department of the Interior (DOI) launched new policies this week requiring 3,100 officers and agents to wear body cameras, ensuring the release of critical incidents footage, and limiting no-knock warrants.
Former State Correctional Officer Sentenced Following Smuggling Conspiracy
A former Washington State correctional officer, was sentenced to 46-months in federal prison for conspiring with inmates to smuggle drugs and cell phones in exchange for money.
New Mexico Governor Requests Additional FBI Agents Assigned to State
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support her request for additional federal law enforcement resources in the wake of the violent crime surge nationwide.
How the National Response Coordination Center Responds to Disasters
The National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) is a multiagency center located at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Medical Opinion of Federal Employee's Family Ruled Unconstitutional in Removal Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the deciding official’s ex parte communications in the Air Force’s termination proceedings is a violation of the due process clause.
Bolstering Trust in a Nation Governed by Law, Protected by Merit
Investigations and prosecutions should never be influenced by politics. While politics may have a role in big picture policy setting and resource prioritization, it should never have a role on the front line.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
The weather is cooling down, the leaves are falling, and the holiday season is on the horizon. During this time of year, we celebrate holidays that compel us to take the time to appreciate our loved ones.
Lifting the Veil: The Office of Special Counsel’s Investigation Practices
Quick question: what do you know about the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), or what happens when they launch an investigation in your agency? If you don’t know much, it’s easy to feel intimidated.
Federal Employees Slated to Pay 8.7% More in Healthcare Premiums
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently released details concerning the upcoming open season and participants are likely to see a significant increase in their health premium costs.
Bounty Hunter Indicted on Charges of Impersonating a Federal Officer
A federal grand jury in the District of South Carolina returned a two-count indictment against Jeremy Hughes on charges of impersonating a U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) officer and possessing a firearm.