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Any sworn law enforcement officer who is employed by a federal agency or entity of some type who is sworn to uphold and defend the laws of the United States. (e.g.- FBI Agents - BATF Agents - ICE agents - Secret Service Agents - US Marshalls - US Park Police Officers (not to be confused with US Forest or Park Rangers who may, or may not, be sworn law enforcement) - White House Police Officers - etc - etc - etc). In short; any individual with the power of arrest who is employed by the US. The power of their 'jurisdiction" is anywhere in the United States or US territories.

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Q: What is a federal police officer?
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What is a federal police officer with DOD?

A Federal Police Officer also know as 083 Police Officer as a position identifier is a uniformed Police Officer that patrols DOD property. A Police Officer on DOD property issues summons and arrests for crimes that have taken place. Since there is no Federal traffic laws, the Police Officers enforce state motor vehicle laws. When there is an infraction that has taken place on Federal property, and there is no Federal statue to charge the person with, the Police Officer charges the person with the state law.


Is it a federal crime to kill a police officer?

It is a federal crime to kill anyone.


Describe different roles of federal agent and state law enforcement officer?

A police officer their role is to protect and serve the people to make a place a safe place to live. The police puts away the ones that comits crimes in their area. The federal can go about anywhere to help out the state or local police departments. The federal they also at times have to go under cover just like the police to catch a person that has committed a crime, just like the police the federal is here to protect.


Can you be a police officer with a felony on your record?

Unlikely. Federal law prohibits felons from possessing a firearm.


What if the hospital police impersonate Federal Police Officers?

Anyone impersonating any type of police officer can be arrested and charged with a number of different false personation charges. Depending on circumstances the charges can be misdemeanors or felonies.Veterans Administration Hospital Police are Federal Police Officers.


Can you work as a police a police officer with a felony?

No, not in the US. Under Federal law you cannot be in possession of a firearm. All states have separate prohibitions for felons being the police.


Can you get a police officer badge?

It depends on state law. In the state where I live, it is legal to have a police badge as long as it is for collecting purposes only. Using a police badge for any other purpose such as impersonating an officer is illegal in federal and state law.


Where in VA can you get a fed concealed weapon permit?

If you mean a federal concealed weapons permit, there is no such thing. If you are a police officer or retired police officer, you can carry under federal law HR218, but other than that, you're out of luck.


How far do police have jurisdiction away from their city?

It is defined by state or federal law. In Oregon, for example, a police officer has authority through the entire state.


What degree do you need to be a police officer?

You must have a mhigh school diploma or GED equivelant in order to become a police officer. Also, you must pass the police academy test. Some/few agencies may require a college level attainment.


What is the possessive of police officer?

The possessive form of the noun police officer is police officer's.Example: The police officer's car blocked the escape of the suspect.


How do you become a police officer in Georgia?

You get hired by a department who sends you to their police academy of choice or you attend one on your own, pass the state certification test and find a department that wants to hire you.