Digital Government
US-UK Data Sharing Program Goes Into Effect
The bilateral CLOUD agreement between both nations aims to provide law enforcement with access to valuable data to fight transatlantic and international crime.
Modernization
DHS to Begin Electric Vehicle Adoption for Law Enforcement
The Mustang Mach-E model is currently undergoing cybersecurity risk tests.
Policy
Interior’s Body Camera Policy is not Finalized Despite Years of Use, Watchdog Says
Not all Department of Interior bureaus using body cameras have finalized and implemented their policies, which often were not in compliance with the agency’s overall policy or standards.
Ideas
FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit Reveals How Trump May Have Compromised National Security – a Legal Expert Answers 5 Key Questions
A search warrant expert breaks down the affidavit the FBI used to search Mar-a-Lago, and the national security concerns it presents.
People
Biden named the next Secret Service director ‘at a critical moment’
Kim Cheatle previously worked at the agency for 27 years and was on Biden’s detail when he was vice president.
Policy
House Oversight Dems seek data from social media companies about threats to law enforcement
Lawmakers are demanding information from online platforms about how they are responding to growing threats against law enforcement officials following the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago.
People
National Archives recovered more than 100 classified documents from Trump in January
The more than 700 pages of classified material included documents relating to special access programs – some of the nation's most closely held secrets.
Digital Government
DHS Commits to Better Intel Sharing with Law Enforcement, Points to Mobile App
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
Digital Government
Law Enforcement Purchase of Consumer Data Draws Congressional Scrutiny
Democrat lawmakers addressed seven federal law enforcement agencies for documentation of how often data was procured outside formal legal channels.
Digital Government
A New Bill Seeks to Prevent the Secret Service from Withholding Records from its Watchdog
“While I share the concerns of my colleagues about the actions of the current inspector general, it is also clear the Secret Service tried to impede the inspector general’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
Digital Government
Accurate U.S. Crime Data Demands More State Participation
FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed federal data reporting from state and local jurisdictions, and how advanced technologies stand to help.
Policy
Senators Propose Cybercrime Training Center Get 6 More Years of Congressional Support
Legislation to reauthorize the National Computer Forensics Institute through 2028 comes after House lawmakers passed a similar proposal included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Digital Government
Federal Ability to Buy Citizen Data Worries Lawmakers and Experts Alike
Expert witnesses expressed support for bills that close loopholes in existing laws, which currently allow the federal purchase of private data.
Digital Government
Amazon Admits to Giving Police Ring Footage Without Owners’ Permission
The smart-doorbell company, which has partnered with more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies, said in a letter that it shared multiple videos with police departments without first seeking user consent.
People
Three options for the FBI’s long-awaited new headquarters are still on the table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
Emerging Tech
Crypto Industry Insiders Support Better Public-Private Collabs To Prevent Major Ransomware Attacks
A panel of leaders in the digital asset industry discussed helpful legal frameworks to prevent illegal crypto financing while supporting market activity.
Policy
The House Backs a Bid to Launch New Federal Offices Focused on Domestic Terrorism and Rooting Out Extremism in Government
The measure's future beyond the House is unclear as Republicans decry bureaucracy and federal overreach.
Cybersecurity
US Signs on to New Electronic Evidence Protocol in International Cybercrime Agreement
The new protocol is officially being added to the Budapest Convention—an arrangement between 66 member-states—after four years of negotiations.
Ideas
Debunking Myths Around Facial Recognition: What Government Agencies Need to Know
Government use of facial recognition technology provides its fair share of controversy, as well as tangible benefits.
Emerging Tech
Global Financial Crimes Organization Releases Guide on NFTs
The report, issued by the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, intends to help guide public and private entities when participating in the growing NFT market.
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