Nov 29th, 2008 · The president has offered India the assistance of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials as the country begins its investigation into a bloody three-day seige that killed nearly 200 people.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The Justice Department is emerging from what many have called its most tumultuous period in decades. A new attorney general will have to restore the department's credibility and work to counter perceptions that law enforcement decisions have become politicized.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Congress has authorized the creation of the new White House coordinator to ride herd on law-enforcement aimed at intellectual-property theft. The entertainment industry says it's vital; critics say it's a waste of time and money. NPR's Laura Sydell explains.
Oct 6th, 2008 · Law enforcement officials are excavating next to a freeway near Los Angeles Monday, hoping to finally locate the body of 15-year-old Roger Madison. An L.A. detective has made her personal mission to give this story — which began in the 60s — an end.
Oct 4th, 2008 · Crime writer Lynda La Plante created the award-winning BBC series Prime Suspect, as well as the popular series Trial & Retribution and The Commander. She shares her insights into the psychology of wrongdoers and the law enforcers who pursue them.
Aug 26th, 2008 · During the past few weeks, large demonstrations have taken place in Kashmir. Muslims have taken to the streets to demand an end to Indian rule. Troops are enforcing a curfew, and shops, schools and businesses are closed.
Aug 20th, 2008 · The presidents of more than 100 colleges and universities have signed a document urging lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age. The educators say the 21-year-old drinking age is widely flouted and has led to a culture of binge drinking on college campuses. Anti-drunken driving groups say the law does work. They argue that colleges don't want to be bothered with enforcing the law and are looking for an easy way out.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Muslim charities are agreeing to be audited by the Better Business Bureau. The audit is designed to assure donors that the charities are not involved in terrorist activities. Madeleine Brand talks to Janet Babin about why the Better Business Bureau is doing the audit and not a law enforcement agency such as the FBI.