By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com ORLANDO — FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered a serviceable, but unimpressive speech to thousands of members of the federal, state and local law enforcement community on Sunday at the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He talked about terrorism, the need for the FBI to work closer with local law enforcement,…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com ORLANDO, Fla. — Eric Holder delivered his last speech as Attorney General on Monday before the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Orlando. He’s stepping down from the job. During his speech before thousands of law enforcement folks, Holder mentioned Ferguson, Mo., and the need for police to…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com ORLANDO, Fla. — FBI Director James B. Comey delivered the key note address Monday at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Orlando, warning of the potential dangers of the “travelers” from around the world who are joining ISIS in battle. He also raised concerns domestically about the challenges…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com As police increasingly respond to “active shooter” situations, Attorney General Eric Holder said new strategies must be developed to limit the death toll, CNN reports. Speaking at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Philadelphia, Holder said mass shootings are on the rise. “Although research methods and results vary, it’s…
By Danny Fenster ticklethewire.com CHICAGO — Times are tough. Attorney Gen. Eric Holder brought that point home Monday morning as he spoke to a large audience at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago about the state of law enforcement in the country as departments face budget cuts. Holder said nearly 12,000 police…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Leaders of the nation’s largest police organizations said they were briefed by the FBI after the killing of Osama bin Laden and told there appeared to be no immediate threats or active terrorist plots, USA Today reported. The paper reported that the briefing came after federal officials were warned…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on Friday voiced its “strong support” for the nomination of Andrew Traver as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Traver, who was nominated to the post by President Obama last month, currently heads up ATF’s Chicago…
