Mike Balsamo

Mike Balsamo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience at The Associated Press since May 2014. Currently serving as the US Law Enforcement News Editor and Lead Justice Department & Law Enforcement Reporter, Balsamo leads coverage on the Justice Department and federal law enforcement from Washington, D.C. Prior to this role, Balsamo was a Law Enforcement Reporter, focusing on federal and local law enforcement across Los Angeles and Southern California. Balsamo also worked as a reporter for Examiner.com from 2012 to 2015.