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AG Garland Defends Order for FBI to Investigate Threats at School Board Meetings
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday defended his decision to order the FBI to investigate threats against educators and school board members, saying the Justice Department does not want to silence parents. “We are trying to prevent violence and threats of violence. It’s not only about schools — we have similar concerns about election workers,”…
Foundation Creates Fund for Family of ATF Agent Who Was Critically Injured in Shooting
The National Police Defense Foundation is raising money for the family of an ATF agent critically injured in a shootout in early October in Tennessee.
Long-Delayed Plans to Build New FBI Headquarters May Soon Be Back on Track
The long-delayed construction of a new a FBI headquarters may be back on track with the introduction of appropriation bills in the Senate.
Retired FBI Official Louie Frederick Allen Dies at 74
By Allan Lengel Louie Frederick Allen, who worked for the FBI for nearly 26 years in various capacities including as head of the Newark Field Office, died last week (Oct. 15) at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. He was 74. “Louie rose to the highest ranks of the FBI and never forgot that he was…
Magnus, Biden’s Nominee to Lead CBP, Takes Hot Seat During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus, President Biden’s nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, fielded tough questions about border security and immigration during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Tests Positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Fake DEA and FBI Badges Seized
By Allan Lengel Fake DEA and FBI badges were seized last month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized eight fake DEA badge and one FBI badge at the Chicago International Mail Branch. Days later, CBP officers found 26 fake DEA badges destined for places including Washington, Iowa, Kentucky, Florida, California, New Jersey, New York,…
Assaults Against Law Enforcement Up in 2020, FBI Stats Show
By Allan Lengel Assaults against law enforcement are up in 2020, the FBI reports. More than 60,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty last year, up 7.2 percent from 2019, CNN reports, citing an FBI report released Monday. Of those assaulted, about 30 percent suffered injuries. The FBI reported in May…