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Law enforcement is responsible, quite literally, for enforcing the laws. Each division has a specific jurisdiction with a specific set of laws that must be maintained.
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Should law enforcement arrest people for minor gambling crimes?
Law Enforcement Officers have the responsibility to enforce all laws; not just the ones they agree with. Although officer discretion does come into play for many circumstances, the seriousness, or non-seriousness, of the offense is still no excuse to violate the law. The LEO does not make the law, but it is their responsibility to make sure people follow it.
What is an example of a responsibility of federal law enforcement?
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Handcuffs are generally associated with which profession?
Handcuffs are primarily used by law enforcement officials such as police officers, and Highway Patrol officers. Their primary function is to restrain the hands of the individual they are being used on.
How do they shape the administration of criminal law?
(in the US) The Lesislature proposes and passes the law - the Governor signs it into law - the various law enforcement agencies of state and local government are charged with the responsibility of enforcing the law - the state prosecutors are assigned the duty of prosecuting the lawbreakers arrested by law enforcement - and the courts have the duty to try the accused according the law that the Legislature passed.
What is a legal enforcement officer?
As opposed to a "Law Enforcement Officer" [which is the title used to describe sworn criminal law enforcement officers] a 'Legal Enforcement Officer' is a term that may be applied to any individual charged with the responsibility for making certain that the rules, regulations and laws pertaining to their area of authority are followed in a lawful manner (e.g.: A company attorney, or ethics officer).
What theory related to law enforcement?
The broken windows theory suggests that addressing minor signs of disorder, such as littering or vandalism, can prevent more serious crimes from occurring in a community. This theory has influenced policing strategies focused on community policing and proactive enforcement.
What has the author Marja Lehto written?
Marja Lehto has written: 'International responsibility for terrorist acts' -- subject(s): Terrorism, Law enforcement
What programs of law enforcement monitor people who are on the Terror Watch list?
The Department of Homeland Security - the FBI - and state and local law enforcement agencies are all tasked with this responsibility. The ability to enumerate and describe ALL their various plans and programs is beyond the scope of this site
Where was the law enforcement when prohibition took place?
Law enforcement was hampered by the widespread corruption of law enforcement officers and other public officials.
When was Law Enforcement Exploring created?
Law Enforcement Exploring was created in 1973.
Why were vigilance committees important to the boomtowns of the West?
offical law enforcement was lacking
The main job of the judicial branch is to enforce what law?
None. The Judicial Branch has no enforcement power. Their responsibility is to interpret and apply the law and ensure laws, executive orders and treaties are constitutional. The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the law.
