U.S. Marshals Museum to Showcase Agency’s Role in Desegregation
The U.S. Marshals Museum will feature a retrospective highlighting the agency’s involvement in desegregation.
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Scott McMillion Named FBI’s First Chief Diversity Officer
Scott McMillion, a 34-year veteran of the FBI, was appointed to serve as the bureau’s first chief diversity officer.
FBI: More Than 7,600 People Were Victimized by Hate Crimes in 2016
Law enforcement agencies reported a total of 7,615 victims of hate crimes nationwide in 2016.
Comey Blames Trump for Distracting from Discussions on Race, Law Enforcement
Former FBI Director James Comey began his lecture series on “law enforcement and race” at Howard University on Wednesday evening, describing a growing divide between police and people of color and blaming President Trump for muddying the issue with distractions.
Hate Crimes Against Muslims Surged 67% in 2015, Second Highest on Record
Reported hate crimes against Muslims increased a whopping 67% in 2015, according to official FBI data released Sunday.
ATF Offers $10K Reward After 8 Milwaukee Businesses Were Set Ablaze
The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of arsonists who set fire to eight Milwaukee businesses during an uprising over the weekend.
Homeland Security Secretary Says He’s ‘Concerned’ about Race Relations
After numerous rallies nationwide following the police shootings of black people, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he’s “concerned” about race relations in America.
President Obama Calls for Reformed Drug Sentences That Overwhelmingly Face Young Black Men
President Obama on Thursday delivered a clear message Wednesday when he commuted the federal prison sentences of 46 nonviolent drug offenders: The time has come to overhaul a criminal justice system that locks away too many nonviolent offenders.