Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Federal Executive Board Plaque




The Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), established by Presidential Directive in 1961.

FEB activities are dependent upon the desires of each Board and thus vary across the National Network depending upon local needs, the FEB Network delivers services in three categories of emphasis: Emergency Preparedness, Security and Employee Safety; Human Capital Readiness; and Intergovernmental and Community Initiatives. It performs highly valuable functions and provide the following :

* a forum for the exchange of information between Washington and the field about programs, management strategies, and administrative challenges;
* a point of coordination for the development and operation of Federal programs having common characteristics;
* a means of communication through which Washington can strengthen the field understanding and support of management initiatives and concerns; and
* Federal representation and involvement within their communities.



FEB mission is to create value to the public by fostering communication, coordination and collaboration with Federal, state, and local government agencies. It envisions to create partnerships for intergovernmental collaboration.


The board consists of Federal representatives who serve as the principal contact with the Federal Government for the citizens of the United States. The National network of 28 FEBs, located in areas of significant Federal populations, serves as the cornerstone for strategic partnering in Government.

Friday, January 14, 2011




Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL)is a one stop, full service forensics laboratory and training center devoted entirely to the examination of digital evidence in support of criminal investigations such as—


* Terrorism
* Child Pornography
* Crimes of Violence
* Trade secret theft
* Theft or destruction to intellectual property
* Financial crime
* Property crime
* Internet crimes
* Fraud.


RCFL Duties and Responsibilities includes: Seizing and collecting digital evidence at a crime scene; Conducting an impartial examination of submitted computer evidence; and Testifying as required.



RCFL is known for Digital forensic--it is the application of science and engineering to the recovery of digital evidence in a legally acceptable method. Examiners use digital investigation and analysis techniques to determine potential legal evidence by applying their skills on a variety of software programs, different operating systems, varying hard drives sizes, and specific technologies such as personal digital assistants, cell phones, or video cameras. Examiners are also capable of locating deleted, encrypted or damaged file information that may serve as evidence in a criminal investigation.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Department of the Treasury Special Agent Badge

The Department of the Treasury's mission is to Maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government’s finances and resources effectively. The Treasury Department is responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. It is also responsible for a wide range of activities such as advising the President on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and fostering improved governance in financial institutions. It operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation's financial infrastructure. The Treasury Department also performs a critical and far-reaching role in enhancing national security by implementing economic sanctions against foreign threats to the U.S., identifying and targeting the financial support networks of national security threats, and improving the safeguards of our financial systems. For more information visit their website www.treasury.gov .