Jim Kouri

Cops applaud presidential candidate

While most of the politicians vying for their party's nomination for President of the United States pay lip service to the nation's law enforcement officers, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) is actually doing something to earn the respect and gratitude of America's cops, according to many police officers and organizations.

Sanctuary City Advocates Hamper US Law Enforcement

A citizen of Ecuador was captured by the New York City Police Department and charged with rape, criminal sex act & endangering the welfare of a child. He was convicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years probation. The victim was a twelve year old girl.

Feds and local cops join forces to prosecute gang members

More than 20 Southern California gang members awaiting release from area jails and state prisons are facing new criminal charges today as a part of "Operation Winter Warning," an expanded effort to target incarcerated foreign national gang members for federal prosecution.

Five Foreign Nationals Indicted for Being Illegal Agents for Venezuela

Four Venezuelans and an Uruguayan national were charged on December 20 by a federal grand jury on charges of acting and conspiring to act as agents of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ("Venezuela") within the United States, without prior notification to the Attorney General of the United States, as required by law. 

Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at US Ports of Entry

(This article is based on a US government report obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.)

The US Customs and Border Protection is responsible for keeping terrorists and other dangerous people from entering the country while also facilitating the cross-border movement of millions of travelers.

Maryland Man Gets 50 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor Girls

A Crespatown, Maryland  man was sentenced on Friday to 50 years in prison for two counts of sexually exploiting a minor to produce child pornography.

Judicial Watch Lawsuit: No Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens in New York

Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption and malfeasance, announced that it filed a lawsuit on behalf of a New York taxpayer in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against New York Governor Eliot Spitzer over a new policy implemented on September 21, 2007 that would have given "all New Yorkers the opportunity to apply for driver’s licenses without regard to immigration status."

Marching with Hope to Battle Cancer

The March Forth With Hope Foundation provides financial assistance to families battling cancer or other life-threatening diseases. The Foundation was established by Stuart and Shelby Stout in memory of their daughter, Hope Stout, shortly after she lost her courageous fight with cancer. The story of Hope's battle, and the compassion and caring she showed towards others until her death, sparked an unprecedented outpouring of support from her community.

Feds Attempt to Prevent and Reduce Anabolic Steroid Abuse Among Teens

(This article is based on a government study obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.)
The abuse of anabolic steroids by teenagers -- that is, their use without a prescription -- is a national health concern.

Three Colombians Plead Guilty to Supporting Terror Group

As a result of a 22-month investigation, three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to provide material support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and alien smuggling, Julie L. Myers, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced during a press conference on Monday.

Transportation Security’s Handling of Sensitive Security Information

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, federal agencies have faced the challenge of protecting sensitive information from terrorists and others without a need to know while sharing this information with parties who are determined to have such a need.

Combating Nuclear Terrorism

The United States Department of Energy maintains emergency response capabilities and assets to quickly respond to potential nuclear and radiological threats in the United States. These capabilities are primarily found at DOE's two key emergency response facilities -- the Remote Sensing Laboratories at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

21st Century Warfare: US Army Continues Transformation

The United States Army considers the current transformation its most extensive restructuring since World War II. The Army has estimated that restructuring units from a division-based force to a more agile and responsive modular brigade-based force will require a significant investment through fiscal year 2011.

Feds Arrest 22 Alien Sex Offenders in New York City Operation

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the New York City Department of Probation announced the arrests of 22 child predators and criminal alien sex offenders in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. Wednesday's initiative is a part of the ongoing Operation Predator initiative and a national priority for ICE, according to officials.

It is the time for testing

Lawmakers in Washington need to be alarmed and alert as they consider the nominee to be the next attorney general. From an objective external perspective, the United States Department of Justice seems to be adrift and to be quickly losing its way in the routine prosecution of ordinary transnational crime.

Covert Operations Used to Identify Security Vulnerabilities

The Government Accountability Office's Forensic Audits and Special Investigations team, which was created in 2005 as an interdisciplinary team consisting of investigators, auditors, and analysts, conducts covert tests at the request of the Congress to identify vulnerabilities and internal control weaknesses at executive branch agencies.

Fiscal discipline required in global war on terrorism

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Congress has provided about $542.9 billion, as of May 2007, to the US Department of Defense for the Global War on Terrorism. That figure doesn't include the amount spent on domestic security operations and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

Somali National Imprisoned for Conspiracy to Provide Support to Jihadists

An Ohio man has been sentenced to serve ten years in prison for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, according to an announcement on Tuesday by Julie L. Myers, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Will Californians Face Social Chaos Imposed by Politicians?

"I shudder to think how millions of California children will be led astray, how marriage will be destroyed, and how immorality will step on the neck of morality if Arnold Schwarzenegger signs five anti-family bills into law. The 'Terminator' has less than two weeks to sign or veto very bad bills!" said Randy Thomasson, president of Campaign for Children and Families.

Illegal aliens jeopardize US biosecurity

In the United States, Tuberculosis infection and disease occur most often among people born in areas of the world where TB is common, such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In most cases, these foreign-born persons become exposed to and infected in their country of birth and bring the contagious disease into the US.