National Law Enforcement Museum Grand Opening
We at Federal Employee Defense Services are excited that the Grand Opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum is less than one month away!
20/20 Hindsight
The California wildfires are wreaking havoc among Californians’ houses, businesses, and schools.
The Counterfeit Report
Did you know that counterfeiters will produce $1.7 trillion in fake products worldwide this year?
How the Accountability Executive Order Affects You
The White House issued several executive orders on May 25, 2018 affecting the management of the federal workforce.
Protecting Your Rainy Day Fund
More than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. Life is expensive.
What Hasn't Changed Since Waco
Everyone is talking about the WACO miniseries – so, we will too –from a current threat and technology perspective.
Is Your Career in Good Hands?
FEDS Cases are won and lost based on the quality of legal representation.
Can You Successfully Sue a Federal LEO?
You are absolutely immune from suit for common law torts while acting within the scope of your employment.
New Year, New Liabilities
As the new year begins, we reflect on the past year thinking about family, friends, work, the future.
Areas of Concern for LEOs
FEDS just celebrated its 10-year anniversary defending federal employees, and we take this opportunity to share our insights.
You Can't Turn the Clock Back on an Allegation made Against You
A former federal prosecutor, Tom Roth, once said, “In my experience, it is often the most aggressive, most productive, and most capable agents that get ground up in the disciplinary machinery of their respective law enforcement agencies.”
Professional Liability Insurance for Federal Agents
Federal law enforcement officers have increased risk of civil, administrative and criminal liabilities due to the nature of their duties.
Responding Appropriately to a Line of Duty Trauma
By now, most kids are back in school writing colorful essays about their experiences over the summer which, no doubt, include new adventures, camp opportunities, and lots of sun.
Immigration Reform Affects All Agents
One of the most substantial issues under President Trump’s campaign was immigration reform- specifically relating to the deportation and impediment of illegal immigrants.
Controversial Initiatives will Increase Scrutiny by Congress & Special Interest Groups
Policy changes and refocused initiatives are developing just one month into President Trump’s administration.
Implementing New Administration Law Enforcement Policies
With the recent election of President-elect Donald Trump, many of you in federal law enforcement await the policy changes and refocused initiatives once the Trump administration takes control of the executive branch.
Balancing Technology & Ingenuity with Guideline Compliance
The journalism community is aggrieved after the U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general cleared an FBI agent of wrongdoing for impersonating a journalist in 2007 to solve a case.
A Costly Decision for Federal LEOs
Rush to judgment; furious public outcry; snap conclusions; war on cops; mob justice - buzz words to news correspondents, unbelievably frightening scenarios for law enforcement officers.
Diversity or Discrimination?
The U.S. Border Patrol recently pledged to add up to 1,600 women to their workforce.
Should Active Federal Law Enforcement Officers Have LEOSA Liability Protection?
The optional LEOSA Coverage offered by FEDS was developed with the help of LEOSA expert attorneys who defended active officer LEOSA situations, to fill the LEOSA civil exposure gaps similar to the on-duty civil liability gaps of federal LEOs.