Federal Agencies
Local and State Law Enforcement
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Terms
Case Studies
100

Which federal agency is responsible for investigating federal crimes such as terrorism and cybercrime?

What is Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?

100

Which law enforcement agency typically handles traffic enforcement and community policing within a city?

What is Local Police Department?

100

What is the main role of the FBI?

What is to investigate and enforce federal laws, particularly those related to terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crime?

100

What does "jurisdiction" mean in the context of law enforcement?

What is the authority of a law enforcement agency to enforce laws within a specific geographic area or over certain types of crimes?

100

In which type of case might the local police and FBI work together?

What is a kidnapping case where the victim is taken across state lines? 

200

This agency enforces federal drug laws and combats drug trafficking.

What is Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

200

Which agency manages county jails and provides law enforcement in unincorporated areas?

What is County Sheriff’s Office?

200

Which agency is responsible for enforcing drug laws and disrupting drug trafficking operations?

What is Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

200

What is "community policing"?

What is a strategy where police officers build ties and work closely with members of the community to prevent crime and maintain order?

200

Describe a scenario where the DEA might collaborate with local police.

What is a local drug bust that reveals connections to a larger drug trafficking operation?

300

What does ATF stand for?

What is Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?

300

What is the primary responsibility of state troopers?

What is Enforcing state laws and patrolling highways?

300

What is the primary duty of a County Sheriff’s Office?

What is to manage county jails, serve legal documents, and provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas?

300

What does "federal jurisdiction" refer to?

What is crimes or legal matters that are under the authority of federal agencies and courts? 

300

In a situation where both county sheriff’s office and local police are involved, which type of crime might they be addressing together?

What is a manhunt for a suspect who escaped custody and crossed into multiple jurisdictions?

400

Which agency is responsible for enforcing laws related to U.S. borders?

What is U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?

400

Which local law enforcement agency might serve legal documents and provide courthouse security?

What is County Sheriff’s Office?

400

Which federal agency focuses on regulating firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco?

What is Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)?

400

Define "state trooper."

What is a law enforcement officer who works for a state police or highway patrol agency, enforcing state laws and regulations?

400

How might the FBI and ATF work together on a case?

What is the FBI might handle the terrorism aspect while the ATF deals with illegal firearms or explosives used in the act?

500

Which federal agency is in charge of protecting the President and investigating financial crimes like counterfeiting?

What is U.S. Secret Service?

500

Which state law enforcement agency often handles large-scale criminal investigations and supports local police departments?

What is State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) or State Police?

500

Which federal agency plays a key role in counterterrorism efforts both domestically and internationally?

What is Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?

500

What is "interagency cooperation"?

What is collaboration between different law enforcement agencies, often across different levels of government, to achieve a common goal?

500

Describe a case where state and federal agencies might collaborate.

What is a large-scale drug trafficking operation where drugs are moved across state lines, requiring both state troopers and federal DEA agents?

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