Two Street Gang Members Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder, Racketeering
Two members of the South Carolina Cowboys street gang pled guilty to charges related to their roles in gang-related shootings.
U.S. House Of Representatives Reintroduces Full Holman Rule For 115th Congress
On January 3, 2017, the United States House of Representatives passed a House Resolution, adopting rules for the 115th Congress.
Alabama Police Chief Gets 27 Months in Prison for Assaulting Arrestee
Former Alabama police chief, Daniel Winters, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for assaulting and failing to protect an arrestee.
This Week on FEDtalk: New Beginnings for a New Year
At the dawn of a new year, celebrate new beginnings with FEDtalk this Friday.
Sixth Circuit: Unreasonable Seizure of Pets Is a Violation of the Fourth Amendment
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit found that an individual has a property right in his or her pet, the unreasonable seizure of which is a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
DOJ Releases Name of FBI Agent Accused of Insider Trading Leak
Prosecutors identified the FBI agent who they say admitted to leaking information to reporters about an insider trading investigation centering on Las Vegas sports gambler and professional golfer Phil Mickelson.
First Circuit: Arrest Without RAS Insufficient to Suppress Evidence in Removal Proceeding
The First Circuit recently reaffirmed that lack of reasonable suspicion to arrest a person was insufficient to suppress evidence arising from that arrest in an immigration proceeding.
Ex-USA Gymnastics Doctor had 37k Child Porn Images, Says FBI
During a search at his Michigan property, the FBI found at least 37,000 images and videos of child pornography on Larry Nassar’s hard drives, plus videos of the former Michigan State University doctor sexually assaulting girls under the age of 12, according to an agent who testified in federal court in Grand Rapids.
Incidental Seizure of Emails between Foreign National and Defendant Did Not Violate Fourth Amendment Rights
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently found that an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights were not violated when his communications with an overseas foreign national were incidentally intercepted.
Former HSI Agent Accused of Stealing Drug Money
A former Homeland Security Investigations agent was accused of using his position to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars of drug money and then laundering the money through real estate transactions and foreign banks.
Fresh Perspectives on the Presidential Transition
Tune into FEDtalk this week for a discussion on the latest presidential transition books to hit the shelves.
History's Blotter: November 13, 1844 | Cherokee Light-Horse
In November 1845, the Cherokee National Council met and established a Light-Horse Company consisting of a captain, a lieutenant, and twenty-four horsemen. The Cherokee Light-Horse’s duty was “to purse and arrest all fugitives from justice.”
Qualified Immunity Granted where Probable Cause Could Have Occurred to Different Officer
The Ninth Circuit recently granted qualified immunity to an officer who arrested a driver without actually possessing probable cause to authorize the arrest because a reasonable officer could have known that probable cause did exist for the arrest.
Man Plotting to Kill Federal Employees Gets 30 in Prison
A Cincinnati man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for plotting, planning, and attempting an attack on government officials during the 2015 State of the Union Address in the name of ISIS.
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.
Princess Cruises Faces $40M Penalty for ‘Deliberate Pollution’
Princess Cruise Lines must pay a $40 million fine for "deliberate pollution of the seas and intentional acts to cover it up," according to the Department of Justice, which declared it "the largest-ever criminal penalty involving deliberate vessel pollution."
This Week on FEDtalk: Open Season Resources
Tune in to FEDtalk this week for an inside look at the Open Season Virtual Benefits Fair, plus hear from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association about their best FEHB offerings during Open Season.
Legislative Priorities for 2017
As the 114th Congress winds down, and we look ahead to the next Congressional session, FLEOA’S legislative priorities remain firm. At the top of our list is the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act.
ICE Arrests More than 400 International Fugitives
Thanks to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) National Fugitive Operations Program (NFOP), 406 foreign fugitives were arrested this fiscal year.
October 21, 1871 | National Police Convention
Hopes were high for the first National Police Convention. Chief James McDonough of the St. Louis (MO) Police Department had spent the spring of 1871 visiting with police departments all across the country discussing potential topics for the conference and urging police leadership to attend.