Workforce
GovExec Daily: The State of Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss gender and policing.
Workforce
Meet the Nonprofit Leader Who Is Working to Reverse the ‘Dismal’ Numbers of Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Cathy Sanz’s organization provides training, scholarships, networking and mentorship opportunities to help women “go for it” in their careers.
Management
The Attorney General's Extension Of His Predecessor’s Elections Investigations Policy Sparks Debate Over Its Merits
Then-Attorney General William Barr issued the initial policy in February 2020.
Workforce
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Wants to Know Why It Isn’t Able To Attract More Female Instructors
The training facility seeks to “create a more diverse and balanced law enforcement instructor workforce.”
Workforce
Report: Half of the Responders in Uvalde Were Feds but That Didn't Speed Up the Slow Response
A comprehensive examination of the incident finds law enforcement prioritized their own safety over the 21 shooting victims.
Workforce
Professional Groups Are Rallying Around the IRS Workforce After Revelations That Trump Foes Were Selected for Rare, Intensive Audits
One says it has faith in the “vast majority” of IRS career civil servants to avoid political interference.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Decreased Autonomy for Tribes
Indigenous legal scholar M. Alexander Pearl joins the podcast to discuss last month's high court decision.
Management
The ATF Finally Has a Confirmed Leader After Seven Years
The Senate voted 48-46 to confirm Steve Dettelbach to lead the agency that has been without permanent leadership for seven years.
Management
A New Federal Prisons Director Has Been Named, and Union Officials and Lawmakers Are Optimistic She Will Bring Positive Reforms
Colette Peters was most recently director of the Oregon Department of Corrections and was the first woman to hold that position.
Management
The Federal Prisons Agency is Reviewing its Reproductive Care Options for Inmates
Prisons and jails “present unique barriers to abortion access," says the Urban Institute, a think tank.
Oversight
The Justice Department is Investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Emails obtained by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
Oversight
After Mass Shootings, Lawmakers Weigh Body Armor Bans
Over the past 20 years, sales of body armor have grown steadily among the general population.
Management
Senators Have More Questions for the DHS Watchdog on His Handling of Reports About Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence
The inspector general had sent them a 17-page response defending his handling of the matter.
Management
Three Options for the FBI’s Long-Awaited New Headquarters Are Still on the Table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Says Federal Officials Are 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss a recent ruling from the high court.
Workforce
Supreme Court Makes Federal Officials 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
New ruling restricts when individuals can sue federal personnel for misconduct.
Management
U.S. Tragedies from Guns Have Often – but not Always – Spurred Political Responses
Congress tends to be most likely to act after an assassination or assassination attempt of historic proportions or mass shootings. But sometimes lawmakers do nothing beyond debate new measures.
Management
Federal Prisons Are Losing Staff. The Bureau’s Director Would Like to Fix That By October
Steps to boost hiring will include a $1,000 recruitment incentive.
Management
Biden Calls on Congress to Pass an Assault Weapons Ban and Other Gun Restrictions
He offered other measures more likely to pass in Congress, like raising the age to 21 to purchase such weapons.
Management
The Federal Government Is Ramping Up Anti-Retail Theft Efforts
“It’s a crime that’s occurring out in our streets that is becoming large enough where the federal government is announcing its involvement,” said a top DHS official.
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