Federal law enforcement
The Federal Law Enforcement topic area addresses all crime-fighting agencies at the national and federal level. This section will provide you with the latest news, information and developments across the country and in Washington.
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Lady Lake Police Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey stopped the man for having a license plate attached to a pickup truck it didn’t belong to that also had a fake expiration sticker
Under the new administration, officers can now arrest people without legal status if they run across them while looking for migrants targeted for removal
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
Former St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson will serve as a liaison between the federal government and LE agencies, with a focus on initiatives related to illegal immigration
Local LE agencies have taken to social media to share their immigration notification policies and messages about prioritizing community safety and trust
Leonard Peltier was convicted of shooting agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams in the head at close range after they were injured in a shootout while serving warrants
“Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure,” said Benjamine Huffman, acting DHS secretary
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“We’re very worried that this person may harm himself or others if he continues to experiment with thermite,” Special Agent in Charge W. Mike Herrington said
LAPD and LASD are working with federal agencies to address looting, fraud and illegal drone activity disrupting firefighting efforts
The attacker searched online for information about an attack at an outdoor Christmas Market in Germany where a car was also used as a mass weapon
The FBI says the suspect wore Meta smart glasses to film the area and planted explosive devices before the New Year’s Day rampage
The NFL and NBA already have issued security alerts to their players after the break-ins, some of which have come when players were away with their teams for road games
State law forbids local LE from holding undocumented immigrants solely in response to detainer requests; Douglas County sued, saying the law prevents inter-agency cooperation
“The Secret Service’s zero fail mission allows no margin for error, let alone for the many errors described in this report,” the review stated of the first attempt on Trump’s life in Butler, Pa.
“We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement partners on this matter,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a message on X
“There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling,” Sheriff Chad Chronister stated
President-elect Donald Trump stated that Patel will play a key role in fighting gangs and stopping fentanyl trafficking at the border
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize officer mental wellbeing
The FBI and DEA were rated the most favorably, receiving 62% and 60% favorable ratings; DHS followed with 59% approval, the DOJ at 54%, the ATF at 53% and ICE at 46%
NYPD
In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters claimed that the agencies were aware of and were involved in the assassination plot and failed to stop the killing
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency recently awarded Farrell, Sharon and Sharpsville police departments grants to help police track and report crime
“Local law enforcement is working closely with federal law enforcement...to attack the source of illegal drugs flowing into New Mexico,” Albuquerque Chief Harold Medina said
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
“Without that reform, the Independent Review Panel believes another Butler can and will happen again,” the authors wrote
Deputy Assistant Director Brian Griffith of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division called the reported drop a “return to pre-pandemic levels”
“To get woke up at 3:12 in the morning that four police cars are on fire…my heart sunk to my stomach. I’ve never had that call before.” McKeesport Police Chief Mark Steele said
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