President Trump’s Hiring Freeze Worries FBI, DOJ, Homeland Security
President Donald Trump’s call for a hiring freeze has caused alarm in federal agencies like the FBI, Justice Department and Homeland Security.
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Help Wanted: CBP Looks to Hire 2,000 New Officers in 18 States
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com After a hiring freeze that eroded Border Patrol’s staff, CBP is looking to hire 2,000 new officers to work in air, land and sea ports in 18 states across the nation, CBS Detroit reports. The hirings are designed to improve security and reduce wait ties at border crossings. CBP plans to deploy…
Justice Department Lifts 3-Year-Long Ban on Hiring New Attorneys
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department is looking to go on a hiring spree. After three long years, the Justice Department is finally lifting a ban on hiring that will bring in new attorneys, The Baltimore Sun reports. The news comes after Congress restored funding to the Justice Department. “After years of doing more with…
With Terrorism And Other Crimes, Chicago’s FBI Struggles to Find Resources to Combat Violent Crime in Chicago
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com As the FBI’s Chicago office continues to make terrorism a top priority, the bureau is facing pressure to help quell violence in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. But Robert Holley, the special agent in charge in Chicago, said his office lacks the staff to adequately combat violent crime. In addition to terrorism,…
FBI Agents Association: Looming Cuts Will Make It More Difficult to Fight Crime, Terrorism
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Budget cuts are going to have a big impact on the FBI’s ability to fight crime and terrorism, according to a group that represents 12,000 active and former special agents, Govexec.com reports. The FBI Agents Association warned at a press conference Wednesday of the effects of looming furloughs, an ongoing hiring freeze…