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.
Employee Policy
BOP 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.
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.
Employee Policy
GAO: Agencies must do more to protect canine workforce from abuse and neglect
Although federal agencies and contractors have policies to ensure working dogs are employed and cared for humanely, they still fall short on several issues—including identifying signs of abuse and neglect.
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.
Employee Policy
Hiring: The largest law enforcement agency in the U.S. pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
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.
Employee Policy
Federal agencies detail priorities in battling fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border shot up tenfold over the last three years.
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.
Employee Policy
Interior Department releases body-camera policy for LEOs
The news comes as among the department’s actions aimed at implementing an executive order from the president to increase police accountability.
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.
Employee Policy
After years of delay, we soon may know new FBI Headquarters location
The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.
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.
Employee Policy
Lawmakers want to know if the Biden administration needs more money to protect feds
Amid rising threats, Democrats ask if DHS is doing enough to ensure federal employees are safe.
Workforce