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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The Task Force Model of the 287(g) agreement gives local LE agencies the ability to “enforce limited immigration authority with ICE oversight during their routine police duties”
Clint Hill co-authored several books — including “Mrs. Kennedy and Me” and “Five Presidents” — about his Secret Service years
The suspect was taken into custody on a warrant for terroristic threats against the Corpus Christi Police Department following an FBI investigation
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President Donald Trump announced the appointment in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country”
“All of the same resources that were brought out for Super Bowl, they’ll see in an elongated fashion along Mardi Gras parade routes,” said U.S. Homeland Security special agent Eric DeLaune
President Donald Trump’s order was part of broader efforts to reduce the federal government’s size and costs
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Patel joined Trump’s first administration both as a counterterrorism official at the National Security Council and as chief of staff to the defense secretary in 2017
Peltier was convicted of shooting FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams at close range in 1975
Mooresville law enforcement and the FBI arrested Trinity Shockley after someone used the FBI’s Say Something tipline to report strange behavior
The ad, directed by filmmaker Michael Bay, highlighted the department’s history by showcasing key moments that may have been catastrophic without Secret Service protection
Hamilton County deputies are preparing to enforce federal immigration laws under President Trump’s expanded 287(g) program
Streamlight and Tactical Express partnered to supply the tactical lights to FBI Academy’s Firearms trainees and make them available for purchase across other divisions
“[The DOJ] will not tolerate actions that endanger law enforcement and make their jobs harder than they already are, as they work to protect us all,” Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove stated
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
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