Law Enforcement Jurisdiction UNIT V – Judicial branch and Legal Systems

Local Law Enforcement

police sheriff Enforce local and state laws within city limits Chief of Police is usually appointed Enforce local and state laws in the county Sheriff is usually elected Also work the courthouse and jails

state Law Enforcement

SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) State troopers Enforce state laws Focus on highway law enforcement, especially on interstates Enforce state laws Will mostly deal with larger crimes, especially those that occur in multiple locations across the state

Federal Law Enforcement

FBI CIA Enforce federal laws Work along with local and state authorities when necessary Enforce and investigate federal and international law Gather intelligence (info) about other nations and individuals that may pose a threat to the U.S.

Secret Service Regulatory Agencies Enforce regulations that they put in place (administrative law) FCC – bad words on TV; EPA – pollution; FAA – flight regulations Two areas of focus Financial Law – stop counterfeiting, fraud, etc. Protection – President, VP and families, candidates, visiting leaders, etc.