Law Enforcement Agencies

Law Enforcement Agencies and Responsibilities

• Law enforcement agencies and employees are responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing public safety.

Data Collection for Law Enforcement Agencies

• The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) collects data on law enforcement agencies from:
  • Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies
  • Surveys, censuses, and administrative records

Primary Duties of Law Enforcement

• The primary duties of law enforcement include:
  • Preventing and investigating crimes
  • Enforcing laws and maintaining public order
  • Providing assistance and support to the community

Agencies Involved in Detention of Criminal Offenders

• Agencies that have a significant role in the detention of individuals convicted of criminal offenses include:
  • Prisons
  • Jails
  • Correctional facilities

Law Enforcement Agency Reported Crime Analysis Tool (LEARCAT)

• The Law Enforcement Agency Reported Crime Analysis Tool (LEARCAT) is used to analyze and report crime data.

Education Requirements for Law Enforcement

• A baccalaureate degree is typically required for supervisory and executive level positions in federal law enforcement agencies.

Law Enforcement Emphasis Program

• The Law Enforcement emphasis program addresses complex areas including:
  • Investigation and forensic science
  • Crime prevention and intervention
  • Community policing and relations
• The course "Principles of Investigation" covers the principles and methods of conducting criminal investigations.
• The purpose of the Law Enforcement emphasis program is to prepare students for careers in law enforcement and related fields.

Role of Police in a Democracy

• The role of police in a democracy is to protect the rights of citizens, maintain public order, and uphold the law while being accountable to the community they serve.