In late 2025, law enforcement agencies across the United States carried out two separate operations that underscored the wide range of work involved in maintaining public safety. One was a highly visible enforcement effort in Illinois focused on crime reduction ahead of the holidays. The other was a quieter counterterrorism investigation that federal authorities say prevented a potential New Year’s Eve attack.
Together, the cases illustrate how public safety efforts often unfold on multiple levels—some in plain sight, others largely unseen.
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