Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Message from the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: Throughout my 38-year career in law enforcement, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication, bravery, and resilience of women serving in our ranks. From the U.S. Border Patrol to nationwide agencies, women, like retired Chief Lynn Underdown and Chief Carla Provost, excelled and rose through the ranks with unmatched skill and professionalism. Their journey from talented field training agents to retiring as Chiefs exemplifies the invaluable contributions women make to our profession. It deeply concerns me to see undue criticism directed towards women in law enforcement today. This disrespect is unwarranted and regressive, reminiscent of a past era we have long surpassed. I have seen women fight, bleed, and pay the ultimate sacrifice alongside their male counterparts, displaying courage and commitment in the face of adversity. Moreover, as a father to a female law enforcement agent and someone who served under outstanding female leaders, I hold the utmost respect for our female colleagues. Their grit, capabilities, leadership, and dedication to duty are indispensable assets to our teams and communities. The undeserved negativity must stop. We must collectively reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, respect, and support for all members of our law enforcement family, regardless of gender. Together, we will continue to uphold the values of justice, integrity, and service that define our profession. Benjamine C. Huffman Director Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

FLETC-TMO-24-12480722 Program Analyst, GS-0343-09 OPEN: 7/22/2024 CLOSE: 8/2/2024 https://lnkd.in/gbA49TQj

FLETC-CIO-24-12470444 IT Specialist (Policy and Planning), GS-2210-15 MP OPEN: 7/19/2024 CLOSE: 8/01/2024 https://lnkd.in/gFS2RDaW

#FollowFriday. DHS Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, #LawEnforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases. Blue Campaign works closely with #DHS Components to develop general awareness training and specific educational resources to help reduce victimization within vulnerable populations. On July 22, Blue Campaign will celebrate 14 years of collective effort to end #humantrafficking in the United States! To learn more, click ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-GyW6Q #FLETC is proud to be a part of the DHS Blue Campaign! Together, we can #EndTrafficking!

Today, #FLETC hosted its annual Bring Your Child to Work Day in Glynco, Georgia. Children attended the event with their parents or guardians and were given the unique opportunity to see firsthand where their parents work and tour venues where #lawenforcement students receive their training. FLETC Director Benjamine C. Huffman welcomed over 200 employees and more than 250 children. All children received t-shirts donated by the FLETC Recreation Association and a VIP visitor badge. FLETC and security staff set up demonstration stations for the children to experience interactive stations such as virtual firearms, defensive tactics, tactical medical first aid, cybersecurity, forensics, and static displays of law enforcement vehicles, a law enforcement marine vessel, and heavy equipment representing a wide range of FLETC divisions!

FLETC-DO-24-12476206 Branch Chief -Media Support Branch (MSB), GS-0301-14 OPEN: 7/19/2024 CLOSE: 8/2/2024 https://lnkd.in/gVGDSE78

FLETC-CTO/EOD-24-12474972 Program Analyst, GS-0343-09 OPEN: 7/18/2024 CLOSE: 7/29/2024 https://lnkd.in/gcX2hVkq

FLETC-CTO/OAO-24-12472838 Law Enforcement Specialist (General Training Instructor), GS-1801-12 OPEN: 7/18/2024 CLOSE: 7/29/2024 https://lnkd.in/gFpxGBKf

FLETC-TTO-24-12462776 Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction), GS-1801-14 OPEN: 7/18/2024 CLOSE: 7/31/2024 https://lnkd.in/gQTpxPKa

#FLETCNeverForgets Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati, Federal Bureau of Prisons, who died in the line of duty on February 26, 2013, after being shot and killed in what is believed to be retaliation for his investigations into cell phone smuggling at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Lieutenant Albarati had just left the MDC and was driving home when several gunmen opened fire on his vehicle on the De Diego Expressway, near Exit 13 in Bayamon at 10:15 p.m. Another officer at the prison was arrested several days later on charges of smuggling contraband to several inmates serving life sentences. On January 28, 2015, nine inmates were indicted in connection with the conspiracy to murder Lieutenant Albarati. The organizer of the crime was already in jail on drug charges when he orchestrated the shooting and faces a mandatory life imprisonment sentence for the murder of a federal officer. Lieutenant Albarati had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 11 years. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ Graduates Memorial honors FLETC basic training graduates such as Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation since FLETC’s inception in 1970. We remember. #DHS #FLETC #EndofWatch #LawEnforcement #USDOJ #FederalBureauofPrisons