Briefly describe federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI

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Federal law enforcement officers are defined as individuals who are authorized to conduct criminal investigations, execute search warrants, make arrests, or carry firearms. Federal law enforcement agencies are found in 14 U.S. government departments and 28 nondepartmental agencies. Many other federal government offices are involved in enforcement through inspection, regulation, and control activities.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which was found in 1908 as the investigative arm of the Department of Justice, is probably the most well-known law enforcement agency in the world. The FBI’s mission is to protect and defend the United States, uphold and enforce criminal laws, and provide leadership to other law enforcement agencies. The FBI has field offices around the U.S. as well as Legats, or legal attaché offices, in major cities around the world. It operates the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), has one of the largest and most comprehensive crime laboratories in the world, and runs a National Academy Program that trains personnel from around the world. Since the events of 9/11, the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division has focused on preventing future terrorist attacks. The Division collects, analyzes, and shares information and critical intelligence with various federal agencies and departments and with law enforcement agencies throughout the country.