On May 1, we observe Law Day, a uniquely American tradition that recognizes the vital role the rule of law plays in our democracy.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

New hiring kit provides a compilation of resources to help federal FOIA professionals in the hiring process.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

On April 27, ICITAP was formally recognized at the 62nd Corrections Service Day Thanksgiving Ceremony, themed “Corrections in Action: Delivering Excellent Service,” hosted by the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, underscoring its critical role in advancing global corrections reform and strengthening international security partnerships. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Between April 16 and April 24, ICITAP, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, engaged senior leadership from the Attorneys General’s offices of three central Mexican states – Puebla, Morelos, and Guanajuato – to reaffirm longstanding collaboration and identify opportunities to expand assistance in opioid detection and digital forensics, underscoring ICITAP’s central role in strengthening forensic and investigative capacity among key regional partners. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

This issue of the Bulletin includes cases involving dog fighting, reptile trafficking, pesticide smuggling, hazardous waste storage, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Virtual showcase will feature vendor demos and opportunities for Q&A Continue reading at the publisher's website.

On April 12, the construction of a new administrative complex for the Special Marine Unit in Armenia’s Gegharkunik region entered its final phase, marking a significant advancement in strengthening emergency response capabilities at Lake Sevan and enhancing the operational readiness of frontline personnel responsible for safeguarding public safety. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

On April 7, at the second U.S.–North Macedonia Strategic Dialogue held in Washington, D.C., senior officials from the U.S. Department of State and North Macedonia’s Ministry of Interior advanced a shared agenda focused on strengthening border security and countering transnational threats in a region critical to European stability.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

On March 30, in support of ICITAP’s Advancing Counterterrorism Initiatives and Operational Needs (ACTION) Program, a delegation from ICITAP and the U.S. Embassy Conakry Regional Security Office met with senior officials from Guinea’s Ministry of Security in Conakry to strengthen partner capacity against terrorism and transnational threats. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From March 23 to March 27, ICITAP delivered a Financial Investigative Techniques for Transnational Crime and Money Laundering training course in Budva, in partnership with U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation specialists. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

The Office of Information Policy continues to offer virtual FOIA trainings in Fiscal Year 2026 Continue reading at the publisher's website.

This issue of the Bulletin includes cases involving: waste grease discharges, refrigerant imports, reptile trafficking, game bird fighting, public utility hacking, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

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From March 9–18, ICITAP delivered specialized training and equipment handovers to Burkina Faso’s Direction de la Police Technique et Scientifique, marking the first ICITAP-led forensics engagement in the country and a significant step in strengthening national capacity to investigate terrorist incidents.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From March 9–13, ICITAP conducted a “Workshop on Presenting Forensic DNA Evidence in Court Hearings” for criminal justice experts in Quintana Roo, Mexico, strengthening the ability of justice sector professionals to effectively present complex scientific evidence in legal proceedings.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

We are thrilled to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice Museum will open its doors in July 2026 as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration! This milestone represents years of careful planning, research, and dedication to preserving and sharing the remarkable history of justice in America. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From March 2-6, ICITAP conducted the second module of its five-part Counterterrorism Investigations and Hybrid Actors training program in Lima, Peru, designed to enhance partner-nation capabilities to identify, monitor, arrest, and prosecute proxy terrorists and cells. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

This issue of the Bulletin includes cases involving: exotic fish smuggling; brine water discharges; snake trafficking; game bird fighting; pesticide sales; refrigerant smuggling, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From February 23–27, ICITAP delivered Internal Auditor Training for 21 Mexican forensic experts representing multiple states and forensic disciplines. The training supports ongoing efforts to strengthen forensic laboratory systems and promote adherence to internationally recognized standards for scientific quality, reliability, and accountability. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

On February 19, the ICITAP-Montenegro Mission Advisor and the INL Senior Justice Advisor met with senior representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission to Montenegro, including the Deputy Head of Mission and leadership from the Security Cooperation and Governance Program, to review the OSCE’s 2026 Law Enforcement Assistance Report and Action Plan and align it with ICITAP’s operational priorities. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), in partnership with the Indonesian Center for Environmental Law and the Independent Forest Monitoring Network, last month participated in a training workshop for 25 Indonesian law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges on addressing illegal timber and wildlife trafficking crimes.   Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From February 9–14, ICITAP sponsored eight Mexican forensic experts to participate in the 78th Annual Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) in New Orleans, Louisiana, the largest gathering of the forensic science community focused on learning, collaboration, and professional networking.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From February 2–6, ICITAP, in partnership with the Guardian Centers of Georgia, delivered an Advanced Surveillance and Countersurveillance Training to 15 officers from Jordan’s Public Security Directorate/Special Branch, combining classroom instruction with intensive, scenario-driven field exercises designed to strengthen operational tradecraft and mission readiness.  Continue reading at the publisher's website.

From January 26 to 30, ICITAP-Colombia, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, conducted a Financial Investigation Techniques course for 30 investigators from the Colombian National Police and the Technical Investigation Corps of the Attorney General’s Office. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

This issue of the Bulletin includes cases involving wild bird smuggling; biofuel fraud; worker deaths; pesticide sales; dog fighting; big game hunting; hazardous waste storage; reptile smuggling; demolition projects; wastewater discharges, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.