Management
ATF Should Shore Up Its Policies on Hiring Family and Friends, Says Watchdog
Recruiting family and friends as special agents isn’t an issue in and of itself, but more can be done for the agency’s policies and training, the Justice Department inspector general said.
Oversight
Senate Report: The Bureau Overseeing Federal Prisons Has Failed to Protect Women Inmates from Sexual Abuse
The agency’s director said she is committed to combating this issue through prevention, reporting, investigation, discipline and prosecutions.
Oversight
Special Counsels, like the One Leading the Department of Justice’s Investigation of Trump, Are Intended to Be Independent – but They Aren’t Entirely
Special counsels are not entirely independent, but they do still help administrations avoid the perception of bias.
Workforce
Women at the FBI Training Academy Faced Sexist Jokes and Other Inappropriate Behavior, IG Finds
The Justice Department inspector general made seven recommendations for addressing disparities, which the FBI agreed with.
Oversight
No Inmate Transfer ‘Should be Handled Like Bulger’s,” Federal Watchdog Says
The Justice Department’s inspector general issued a series of recommended reforms in response to the killing of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger just hours after a move to a new prison.
Management
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and FBI Are Trying to Be Better Law Enforcement Partners
A new agreement bolsters information sharing, defines roles and more.
Oversight
Supreme Court Wrestles Over Biden’s Immigration Enforcement Policy
The Biden administration instructed immigration agents to focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of felonies or pose a danger to public safety. Texas filed a lawsuit saying the change was illegal.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Agencies Need to Take Better Care of their Working Dogs
GAO's Steve Morris joins the podcast to discuss the recent report on canine safety at agencies.
Management
The Justice Department Is Cracking Down on Sexual Misconduct by Prisons Employees
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Management
We’re Not ‘Shawshank Redemption’: New Federal Prisons Director Tackles the Bureau’s Reputation
Staffing and employee accountability are also priorities for Colette Peters.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Bureau of Prisons Director Wants to Address Workforce Issues in a 'Meaningful Way'
Courtney Bublé interviews Colette Peters about her role and perceptions about the federal prisons agency.
Oversight
Man Who Attacked Speaker Pelosi’s Husband Wanted to Break ‘Her Kneecaps,’ Justice Department Says
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s complaint and affidavit into the alleged crime revealed new insight into the attack that took place in the early morning hours Friday.
Oversight
Agencies Must Do More to Protect Their Canine Workforce from Abuse and Neglect, GAO Says
Although federal agencies and contractors have policies covering most elements of ensuring working dogs are employed and cared for humanely, they fall short on several issues, including identifying signs of abuse and neglect.
Workforce
The Largest Law Enforcement Agency in the Nation Pledges to Hire a Lot More Women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Management
Federal Agencies Detail Their Priorities in Battling the Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border have increased tenfold over the last three years.
Management
Senate Bill Aims to Improve Care for Pregnant Women and Babies in Federal Prisons
The bipartisan legislation requires access to medical and mental health services and bans solitary confinement in the third trimester.
Oversight
Federal Prisons Are Discounting Inmates' Sexual Assault Allegations Against Officers
Bureau of Prisons will not pursue misconduct cases based on inmate testimony, IG says.
Oversight
A Second Guilty Plea in the Case of Impersonating DHS Officials
Haider Ali pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and unlawful possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device.
Management
The Interior Department Has Released its Body-Camera Policy for Law Enforcement Officers
This is part of the department’s actions to implement an executive order from the president to increase police accountability.
Management
After Years of Delays We May Soon Learn the Location for the New FBI Headquarters
The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.
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