Jurisdiction and Structure
This term refers to the geographical area and responsibilities of a law enforcement agency.
What is jurisdiction
The sheriff is the only top law enforcement official who attains their position in this way.
What is an election
This English slang term for police officers may have come from "coppers" or "constable on patrol."
What is cop
Every state except this one has at least one state police agency.
What is Hawaii
This agency, founded in 1908, is the primary federal investigative body in the U.S.
What is the FBI
This term refers to the smaller areas within a city that are patrolled by specific officers.
What are beats or precincts
This state has the most sheriff's departments due to its 254 counties.
What is Texas
The five largest municipal police departments in the U.S. are found in these cities - Name 2 of the 5
What are New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Houston
The oldest state law enforcement agency in the U.S. is this legendary force.
What are the Texas Rangers
The U.S. Secret Service protects the President and investigates this crime.
What is counterfeiting
Each law enforcement agency is considered this because it develops its own policies and structure.
What is autonomous
In addition to law enforcement duties, sheriff’s departments frequently provide this security service.
What is court security
Municipal police officers have the most comprehensive legal jurisdiction because they enforce both these types of laws.
What are city and state laws
The chief executive of a state highway patrol is usually appointed by this person.
Who is the governor
Federal law enforcement agencies are different from local agencies because they have jurisdiction in this many states.
What is all 50 states
Over 18,500 of these exist in the United States, each with its own autonomy.
What are law enforcement agencies
Name two key responsibilities of a sheriff outside of law enforcement.
What are operating county jails and serving court documents
This federal law, signed in 2004, allows qualified officers to carry concealed weapons outside their jurisdiction.
What is the Law Enforcement Safety Act
State police have jurisdiction limited by this.
What are state boundaries
The U.S. Marshals Service operates this program that protects key witnesses.
What is the federal witness protection program
This level of government controls most of the 18,500 police agencies in the U.S.
What is city or local government
The sheriff’s badge is typically shaped like this
What is a star
The largest division within a municipal police department is typically this one.
What is patrol division
The focus of most highway patrol agencies is not on neighborhoods but on this.
What are highways and state roads
This federal law enforcement agency specializes in investigating drug trafficking.
What is the DEA