1. Law Enforcement Jurisdiction
UNIT V – Judicial branch and Legal Systems

2. Local Law Enforcement

3. 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

4. state Law Enforcement

5. 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

6. Federal Law Enforcement

7. 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.

8. 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.