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Secret Service Permitted to Track Cell Phones without Warrant from a Judge
In the event of a nonspecific threat to a president or someone else under protection, the Secret Service won’t be required to get a warrant to use cellphone-tracking technology.
Homeland Security Allows Nearly 100 Employees to Collect Pay without Working
Nearly 100 Homeland Security employees are collecting pay while not working.
FBI Director: Fewer Americans Trying to Join ISIS Abroad As Crackdown Continues
Fewer Americans are traveling abroad to join ISIS, FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday.
Probation Officer in Massachusetts Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI Agent
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A probation officer in Massachusetts who is accused of mistreating a woman on probation pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to lying to an FBI agent, the Boston Globe reports. Lawrence Plumer, 46, reached an agreement with prosecutors that could mean he dodges jail and is instead sentenced to a year…
Joseph Sizoo, Special Agent of FBI for 25 Years, Died at Age of 95
Joseph M. Sizoo, who served as an FBI agent for 25 years, has died.
Federal Court Blasts DEA’s Interpretation of Recent Medical Marijuana Bill
A federal court in California criticized the DEA’s interpretation of a recent medical marijuana bill in a ruling that could compromise federal prosecutions of marijuana cases.
Mexican Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for His Role in Border Patrol Agent Terry’s Death
A Mexican man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his part in killing Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in 2010
ATF Investigates Rash of Arsons at Black Churches Near Ferguson
ATF investigators are searching for a suspect they believe is responsible for setting six black churches on fire near Ferguson.