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In May, SAC Runyan was honored to speak at the 25th anniversary of the Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference in Grand Rapids. In partnership with Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, the FBI, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, this conference brings together law enforcement, first responders, public health, and education professionals to discuss emerging threats and resilience.

Partnerships are the backbone of strong public safety. Every day, the FBI works side‑by‑side with government partners at all levels to protect our communities and uphold our mission.

INDICTMENT: Department of Justice indicts eight conspirators who threatened University of Michigan officials, businesses, and the Jewish Federation.

According to the indictment, after the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, the defendants and unindicted conspirators enacted a series of coordinated “actions” threatening University of Michigan leaders, law enforcement, and businesses. Seemingly prompted by their perception of the University of Michigan’s and other victims’ purported financial support of Israel, the conspirators insisted publicly that they “must escalate, mobilize, and organize to demand divestment by any means necessary.”

Read more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/department-justice-indicts-eight-conspirators-who-threatened-university-michigan

The FBI plays a crucial role in combating violent crime nationwide. Read this recent round-up of violent crime stories: https://www.fbi.gov/news/news-blog -crime-case-round-up-060526