U.S. Postal Service Reports Fiscal Year 2019 Results
The total volume of mail and packages delivered during the year declined by 3.8 billion pieces or 2.6%.
ICE HSI opens Angel Watch Center to combat child sex tourism
HSI special agents initiated more than 4,200 child exploitation cases in fiscal year 2019, resulting in approximately 3,771 criminal arrests, an increase of 18% compared to fiscal year 2018.
HUD Says Veteran Homelessness is Down 2.1%
Since last year, 793 more veterans now have a roof over their heads.
VA and Pet Partners combine efforts to bring therapy animal services to more Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with a non-profit organization to connect more veterans with service animals.
Justice Department Settles with Public Accommodations to Protect the Rights of Veterans Who Use...
In public accommodations across the country, individuals with disabilities are frequently barred from entering with a service animal.
Former VA Hospice Nurse Indicted for Allegedly Diverting and Tampering with Morphine Meant for...
Noftle admitted to federal agents that she mixed water from the sink with a portion of the liquid morphine doses, and then administered the diluted medication to patients orally
$700 Million DOJ Civil Forfeiture Case Settled
With the conclusion of this settlement, together with the prior disposition of other related forfeiture cases, the United States will have recovered or assisted in the recovery of more than $1 billion in assets associated with the 1MDB international money laundering and bribery scheme.
DOJ Announces Pilot Program for Body Cameras by Deputized Task Force Officers
The Department of Justice has announced a pilot program that will allow – for the first time – federally deputized task force officers to use body-worn cameras while serving arrest warrants, or other planned arrest operations, and during the execution of search warrants.
CBP Releases Fiscal Year 2019 Southwest Border Migration Stats
Nationwide, the agency arrested 976 gang members and seized increased quantities of contraband, including:
--Nearly 101,000 pounds of cocaine (a 73% increase over Fiscal Year 2018)
--Nearly 2,800 pounds of fentanyl (a 30% increase)
and much more.
New data show 1st foster care decrease since 2011, record number of adoptions
“It is encouraging to see the first decrease since 2011 in the number of children in foster care."
— Lynn Johnson, HHS’s assistant secretary for children and families
