The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) director nominee, Kenneth Canterbury, and three dis…
2,644 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to be attorney general. Nine witnesses, many with previous experience in law enforcement and pu…
11,945 viewsPresident Trump signed two criminal justice reform bills, the First Step Act and the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, in an Oval Office ceremony with lawmakers, faith leaders, law enforcement of…
5,572 viewsAs part of National Police Week, the 37th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service was held on the U.S. Capitol West Front to honor police officers killed in the line of duty. Presid…
5,581 viewsPresident Trump met with law enforcement officials and Republican congressional members border security and immigration enforcement. The president talked about his administration’s efforts t…
6,356 viewsLocal police chiefs testified at a hearing on the challenges facing local departments. Topics included improving relations between economically depressed communities and police, funding, and…
781 viewsPresident Trump and Vice President Pence spoke at the annual memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers held by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Frater…
2,211 viewsFormer Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Representative John Lewis (D-GA), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) were among the witnesses on day two of a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hea…
25,245 viewsPresident Obama made remarks at the 34th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. The ceremony honored law enforcement officials who were killed in the line of duty in the previous …
8,028 viewsLaw enforcement officers talked about their concerns with safety and wellness. Topics including the use by the public of telephone apps that track officers whereabouts and movements. Chief Z…
2,212 viewsLaw enforcement officers talked about ways to promote effective crime reduction and build public trust of law enforcement. Topics included assaults on officers, issues within the criminal ju…
814 viewsPresident Obama spoke at the 29th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service held by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary o…
1,715 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. …
1,666 viewsThe opening portion of the National Peace Officers memorial service included crowds gathering, arrivals of participants, the presentation of colors and opening remarks. The primary speaki…
650 viewsAttorney General Eric Holder delivered a keynote speech at the National Peace Officers memorial service. Following his remarks families were invited to pay tribute for fallen officers. T…
390 viewsOn the second day of the hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general, witnesses testified about his qualifications and experience. Among the topics they addressed were Mr…
964 viewsJudge Mukasey testified about his nomination to replace Alberto Gonzales as the U.S. attorney general. Some Democratic committee members said Judge Mukasey dodged questions and backed down o…
379 viewsWitnesses testified about the downsizing the Federal Protective Service and the effect on the protection of federal buildings. Rep. Wu testified about a knife-wielding man invading his Portl…
1,764 viewsWitnesses testified about organizational restructuring and emergency response procedures, as well as post-Katrina reconstruction efforts, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They als…
363 viewsThe U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emrgency Preparedness, Science, and Technology held a hearing about "Incident Command, Control, and Communcation during a Catastrophic Event.…
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