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U.S. Marshals Service's Home Intrusion Detection System Program

Read our report assessing the U.S. Marshals Service's Home Intrusion Detection System Program, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service's program to protect federal judges at their places of residence. 

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FBI’s Handling of Tips of Hands-on Sex Offenses Against Children

Read our report on the FBI’s compliance with laws, regulations, and policies related to handling tips of hands-on sex offenses against children and mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.

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Open Recommendations

Browse, search, and filter recommendations that we have made to the DOJ that have not yet been implemented.

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DOJ’s Response to Protest Activity and Civil Unrest in D.C. in May and June, 2020

Read our report on Department of Justice’s response to protest activity and civil unrest in Washington, D.C. in May and early June 2020, including at Lafayette Park on June 1, 2020.

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Information Sharing on Foreign Malign Influence Threats to U.S. Elections

Read our evaluation on the Department of Justice’s efforts to coordinate information sharing about foreign malign influence threats to U.S. elections.

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Inspection of Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan

Our inspection of Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan found several serious operational deficiencies, including alarming staffing shortages among Correctional Officers and healthcare workers. 

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Priority Recommendations

For the Federal Bureau of Prisons

To develop uniform guidelines and criteria for conducting random pat searches of staff entering prisons.

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For the Federal Bureau of Prisons

To complete needed upgrades to its security camera system.

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For the Federal Bureau of Investigation

To reassess its policies for coordination with state and local law enforcement after receiving allegations of crimes against children.

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