Workforce

GovExec Daily: Federal Law Enforcement at D.C. Protests

Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss how federal LEOs were part of the response to the demonstrations near the White House.

Management

See What the Federal Response to D.C. Protests Looks Like

The officers reportedly volunteered for the assignment and received training to deescalate tensions.

Management

Trump Federalizes Crackdown on Protestors

More than a half-dozen federal agencies have deployed officers to support law enforcement efforts in the wake of protests against police brutality.

Management

Federal Bureau of Prisons Goes into National Lockdown Over Protests

This comes after days of protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.

Management

Federal Prisons System Opens Hospital at New Coronavirus Hotspot 

The hospital will treat inmates at a correctional complex in Santa Barbara County, Calif. 

Oversight

Federal Prisons Pose ‘Imminent Danger’ in Spreading COVID-19, Union Says

A complaint filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites hazards at 100 of 122 facilities nationwide.

Management

Federal Prison System Goes Into ‘Modified Lockdown’

New procedures due to coronavirus concerns will last 14 days, after which the agency will re-evaluate. 

Management

Lawmakers, Union Urge Halt to All Prison Inmate Transfers

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ preventative measures are not enough to prevent coronavirus spread, critics say.

Management

Federal Prison Employees and Others Question BOP’s Readiness for Coronavirus  

There are no confirmed cases yet, but the bureau should have been more “proactive,” said one employee.

Oversight

IG Flags Food Safety Concerns at Federal Prisons

The Bureau of Prisons does not have a protocol to “ensure its food supply is safe and meets contractual requirements.”

Management

Long-Time Federal Prisons Official Named Permanent BOP Director

New bureau head will face high rates of inmate and correctional officer suicides, understaffing and issues with reporting of employee misconduct.

Management

Viewpoint: Bill Barr Must Resign

The attorney general is working to destroy the integrity and independence of the Justice Department, in order to make Donald Trump a president who can operate above the law.

Workforce

Air Marshals Are Increasingly Complaining of 'Extreme Fatigue'

On-the-job injuries and illnesses have skyrocketed in recent years for the TSA employees.

Oversight

OSHA Cites Bureau of Prisons Facility for Unsafe Working Conditions

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found “serious” problems at a Florida prison, prompting the first ever citation for BOP.