Discuss the functions of four major federal law enforcement agencies

What will be an ideal response?


The FBI's primary mission is to protect the US from terrorist attacks, from foreign intelligence operations, and from cyber-based attacks and high-technology crimes. The DEA assists local and state authorities in investigating illegal drug use and carries out independent surveillance and enforcement activities to control importation of narcotics. The USMS is in charge of judicial security, fugitive investigations, witness security, prisoner services, justice prisoner and alien transportation, and asset forfeiture. The US Secret Service is responsible for the protection of national leaders and investigates the counterfeiting of US currency. The ATF helps control sales of untaxed liquor and cigarettes.

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A) 1829 B) 1944 C) 1870 D) 1927

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