DHS Investigator Loses Job After U.S. Attorney’s Complaint
A DHS Criminal Investigator was removed after nearly 30 years due to reliability issues as a witness. He appealed to MSPB and federal court to get his job back.
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DHS Ends Collective Bargaining for TSA Employees
DHS has announced it is stripping TSA employees of their collective bargaining rights.
ICE Agent Removed for Falsification of Travel Documents and AWOL
An ICE agent who disregarded his travel orders and returned home early without telling the agency got into trouble. See how the court ruled.
Revoked Security Clearance Results in Removal
A DHS Criminal Investigator’s security clearance was revoked, but she argued that her job really did not require one so she should be allowed to stay in her position.
Massive Illegal Immigration Leads to Deploying Air Marshals for Welfare Border Checks
The continuing surge of illegal immigration along the Mexican border is leading to sending federal air marshals there to assist instead of securing airlines.
Throwing Official Weight Around in a Private Encounter Leads to Removal
An ICE Officer, removed for misuse of his position and agency resources stemming from a personal traffic encounter, tried to win his job back in the appeals court.
Career-Ending Move for Immigration Officer Trying to Help a Friend
A Senior Immigration Officer, fired by DHS for misuse of her agency position and lack of candor, appealed with the federal court. See how this worked out for her.
Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data
A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.
Layers of Problems Drive Morale Issues at the Department of Homeland Security
What drives morale in an agency? The author analyzes the situation at DHS.
