Workforce
Measure to Close Loophole for Prosecuting Perpetrators of Attacks on Federal Employees Heads to Biden's Desk
House passes bill that allows the United States to prosecute crimes that target federal personnel overseas.
Management
The Law Enforcement Staffing Crisis at the National Park Service
Absent a major shift in priorities, it is only a matter of time before we see preventable deaths and other disasters, a former official says.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Bureau of Prisons, Staffing and Vaccines
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss her story on how one agency is dealing with vaccine-hesitant employees.
Management
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Could Exacerbate Understaffing in Federal Prisons, Union Warns
Some employees are considering leaving the Bureau of Prisons due to the requirement.
Management
Marshals Service Detention Facility to Remain Temporarily Open After Union Pressure
Union is working for a permanent extension to save 300 jobs.
Management
Federal Agencies Brace for Saturday Rally Supporting Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters
“Federal law enforcement agencies and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department are in a heightened state of alert,” said a White House spokesperson.
Management
Federal Union Calls for Biden to Keep San Diego Detention Center Open
The union and a lawmaker are questioning the applicability of President Biden’s executive order to not renew contracts with private prisons.
Management
Manhattan Jail Where Jeffrey Epstein Died to Close At Least Temporarily
The 200-plus inmates will be relocated and staff might be transferred or furloughed, but it is unclear so far.
Management
Correctional Officers are Driving the Pandemic in Prisons
New research shows correctional officers are vectors of infection, driving COVID-19 rates both inside prisons and in their communities.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Information on ‘Rogue’ Commerce Department Unit
The Investigative and Threat Management Service is alleged to have targeted department employees and wrongly engaged in counterintelligence operations.
Management
DHS Begins Deploying Body Cameras for Some Border-Based Law Enforcement Personnel
CBP will issue cameras to only a fraction of CBP personnel, who will maintain discretion in activating them.
Management
New Justice Communications Policy Strives for Independence from Political Influence
The White House also released its policy for communications with agencies and departments.
Workforce
Democrats Look to Redirect Homeland Security Hiring After Trump Era
Lawmakers advance funding measure that would slash the number of law enforcement officers at the department.
Management
Interior Launches Probe Into Role of Law Enforcement at Department
Task force will review policies in wake of forceful tactics used by Interior law enforcement during protests last year.
Management
Justice Department Issues Federal Execution Moratorium
The attorney general ordered three reviews of Trump-era policies.
Oversight
President’s Authority Over DOJ Jeopardizes Independence
How much influence should a president have over the Justice Department? The answer is central to the success of America’s democratic experiment.
Management
As Justice Dept Moves to Equip Its Officers with Body Cameras, IG Warns It's 'Unprepared'
Auditors expect implementation challenges with body cameras for federal officers due to inexperience.
Management
FBI Director Makes the Case for Increased Staffing
He touts the bureau’s low attrition rate and high number of applicants.
Workforce
House Passes Bills to Require Body Cameras and Use of Force Oversight for VA Police, Boost Department’s HR
VA's 5,000-person internal police force has mistreated veterans, lawmaker says.
Management
Budget Request for Federal Prisons Agency Isn’t Enough, Union Says
Agency argues the president’s request “provides sufficient funding to cover ...cost increases in pay and benefits, rent costs, and prison and detention operations.”
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