Local Police
This person is appointed by local government to run the police department.
Who is the Police Chief?
This is where the sheriff's department keeps prisoners.
What are county jails?
These are the main roadways that state police patrol.
What are state highways and interstates?
This agency focuses specifically on illegal drug crimes.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
These are the types of local crimes that police investigate.
What are theft, vandalism, and domestic disputes,etc?
These are three types of legal documents that sheriffs serve.
What are warrants, subpoenas, and court orders?
This person runs the state police and holds the rank of Colonel.
Who is the State Police Superintendent?
This federal agency investigates crimes that cross state lines.
What is the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)?
Local police work with these institutions to provide safety programs.
What are schools?
This is what sheriffs provide at courthouses during trials.
What is security and bailiff services?
These are three specialized services that state police provide.
What are bomb squad, SWAT, and forensics?
This is who appoints both the DEA Administrator and FBI Director.
Who is the President?
This is what limits local police authority to their specific area.
What are township boundaries?
These are two court-ordered actions that sheriffs must carry out involving property.
What are evictions and property seizures?
This government official appoints the head of the state police.
Who is the Governor?
This government official oversees both the DEA and FBI.
Who is the U.S. Attorney General?