Law enforcement agency powers

September 11, 2001 was that local law enforcement agencies and the federal government now interact more within one another. Both local law enforcement and the federal government progressed through a variety of “procedural and structural changes” (Marks 166). There were changes after 9/11 that caused federal agencies to have more interactions with local law enforcement than they would have had prior. One of the reasons there was a change among federal and local agencies and their level of…

theft are federal offenses for several reasons: These thefts typically cross state lines and, sometimes, national boundaries; therefore, a federal agency with nationwide and international reach is necessary to investigate these crimes. These crimes are frequently committed by theft groups (organized criminal enterprises), which also require a federal agency that has offices throughout the nation and overseas; furthermore, these groups are usually entangled in other organized crime activities…

this book is a valuable piece. Living in a world today where crime and pain occurs daily, we have the men and women to thank who put their lives on the line for us, whether or not we are in danger. Those first responders who do everything in their power to protect us and make sure we are okay deserve our utmost respect. It takes very strong and special people to do what they do, to see the pain, the horror and even death and keep a straight face on. Those some may have not mastered the art of…

Federal agencies have led law enforcement efforts against computer crime since these agencies hold the technical expertise and political influence to gather significant financial and operational resources at the national level. Thus, these agencies have progressively reorganized in an attempt to channel resources directly at preventing digital crimes and capturing computer criminals, including the creation of special sections within these organizations, employing of new personnel who have…

The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is one of the largest federal agency and the biggest federal law enforcement since they have jurisdiction for over 200 federal crimes. Some of the crime the FBI investigates are Terrorism, Drug trafficking, White-collar crime, Kidnapping, Bank robbery and more. The FBI has over 35,000 special agents and supports professionals. They work around the globe with their headquarter in Washington, D.C., 56 field office throw out the U.S, more than 350…

The UCR and NIBRS systems are the most utilized crime systems by agencies across the country. The UCR focuses on eight index crime, while NIBRS has twenty two Group A offenses. These two reporting system are very similar. NIBRS goes beyond the limits of what the UCR can accomplish. The UCR and NIBRS coincide with each other, if an agency cannot meet the full participation requirements, it may limit itself to reporting details of incidents involving the UCR’s eight index crimes rather than the…

It is in every human nature to work, however, people tend to overwork for many reasons and it can take a hold of their health, family and life. In the book Gig, two individuals discuss how their lives were being affected by how much time and commitment to their work demands. Overwork can affect people in different ways and it can affect the individual’s relationship between their loved ones. In the article, “Working to Live or Living to Work” by Ronald J. Burke discusses about four factors or…

the police. Since submission of such data is voluntary, how can the Uniform Crime Reports be accurate? How are law enforcements able to determine whether there is a trend between crimes?” Although the UCR has bought it is negative and positive aspects, it is still being used as a powerful tool to…

that’s exactly what they did. “Dogs have been used by law enforcement agencies for over 100 years.” ("Police Canines in History," n.d.) In 1899 Belgium police finally began properly training dogs for police work. Due to this it enhanced the popularity of using dogs for police work all around the world. The United States began using dogs in law enforcement during the 70s. Drug abuse during the 1970s in America was at a very high level and law enforcement needed something they could use to combat…

In the world we live in, being in the FBI has to be the coolest job in the world that a person could have. I mean, what other job lets you kick down doors, chase the bad guy, and have co-workers that may have an attractive face and abs, including yourself. It takes hard work and time in order to get accepted in the FBI. Like I mentioned before, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) not only chases bad guys, but does much more. It protects the United Stated from terrorist attacks, deals with…