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Involved in Federal Law Enforcement? Attend GovSec 2013 to Boost your Career and Network with your Peers

Written by FEDagent on 08 February 2013. Posted in Other Articles 2

Are you involved in federal, state or local law enforcement and want to learn more about the tools and skills to advance in your career?

This year, GovSec is presenting critical learning opportunities for law enforcement at GovSec 2013.

From counter and anti-terrorism to law enforcement case studies and tactics, the GovSec 2013 conference program has you covered. Or, head out to the free expo and discover the latest products and services made specifically for government security and law enforcement professionals.

The conference runs from May 14-15 and FEDagent readers receive a 20 percent discount off the full conference rate with discount code SMG35.

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Just the Facts

National Police Week

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week, a special time to honor America’s law enforcement officers, particularly those who have been killed in the line of duty. For more information about National Police Week 2013, and to view the full schedule of events, including our 25th annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 (event will be streamed live over the Internet), visit www.LawMemorial.org/policeweek.

For more information about the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, please visit www.nleomf.org. For more information about the National Law Enforcement Museum, please visit www.nleomf.org/museum.

Takedowns

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to 311 Patriot Act Designation Against Hisballah-Backed Institutions

Two Lebanese exchange houses have been identified as foreign financial institutions of primary money laundering concern, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced.

This is the first time non-bank financial institutions have been identified under Section 311 of the USA Patriot Act, the department said, and the actions against Kassem Rmeiti & Co. For Exchange and Halawi Exchange Co. will help the Treasury Department target financial networks that support the terrorist organization Hizballah.

GEICO's Good Stuff

DHS Hoping to Acquire iPhones and Tablets to ID Bomber Fingerprints

GEICO’s Good Stuff is a column series highlighting great stuff happening in the federal community.

Biometric iPhones could help the Homeland Security Department expedite the identification of suspects in bombings and other disasters.

DHS is looking for iPhones to better capture fingerprints, facial images and written descriptions to aid in the identification of persons of interest, according to a market survey released Friday. The department is also looking to acquire iPads and Windows-based tablets.

Case Law Update

Sixth Circuit holds that Defendant's Action in Responding to Police Officer's Request to Look Inside Car's Locked Glove Compartment Box by Handing Over his Keys to Unlock Box, Even though Defendant gave no Verbal Response, was Sufficient Consent

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decided the issue of whether the district court erred in denying defendant’s motion to suppress a gun that police found in his car’s locked glove box during a traffic stop when the defendant did not provide verbal consent after the police asked to look inside defendant’s glove box, but instead handed his keys to the police in response to their question.