what is the difference between local law enforcement and federal law?
2007-10-30 12:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
local has their jurisdiction confined to the city/county of their department...State entities like highway patrol and state troopers stay in the state. Federal has jurisdiction over US territory...you might want to take some Administration of Justices courses at a community college, some might offer online classes. contact whatever department you're interested in.
2007-10-30 12:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CG has it right. But your biggest hurdle would be in establishing residency. If you manage to get a green card it is conditional for 2 years and then you can become permanent....... which is what you need. But assuming you pass that hurdle.
Federal agencies usually require a degree and many local ones do as well. You need to figure out what credits from school translate toward a US one as usually UK to US you lose a few and have to take a few classes to get a US degree.
If you can establish residency you might consider the military for a bit. This will be a plus and is for even a US citizen. No worries as the US military has many more options and is more comfortable than the UK military.
It seems trite but watch CSI and such (I was just in the UK) as that will give you an idea if you really think about it. Then read about laws and the history behind them. If you read back in history and how the laws developed after the split you can see the basis of all law....... the same but different. Again the starting point is history. After that the law starts to make sense.
2007-10-31 07:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local law enforcement has jurisdiction, at the city, county and state level, whereas federal law enforcement is for laws that are in violation of the U.S. Code - the abbreviation of which is USC. Some examples of Federal Law enforcement agencies are the F.B.I., the D.E.A., Immigration & Customs (I.C.E.), etc.
Our laws differ slightly with regards to the rights of the accused, and in trial format.
I would suggest studying US Constitutional Law, and the laws for the states that you are applying in.
2007-10-30 12:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which police force you wanto to join. In most states you need a high school deploma and a clean criminal record to start with. You will most likely have to pass a physical agility test also. Just apply for a position on the department and if they are hireing, and they choose you, you will then be sent to the police academy.
I don't know about being from England, I'm pretty sure you would have to be a US citizen.
2007-10-30 12:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by jd4640 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FEDERAL DEALS WITH FEDERAL SITUATIONS LIKE YOUR PARLIAMENTARY / LIVERPOOL.
LOCAL DOES WORK AT THE LOCAL LEVELS OF POLICE OR AS A SHERIFF. THEY DEAL WITH LOCAL LAWS AND STATE ENFORCEMENT.
2007-10-30 12:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest learning to shoot. We're really into arming our cops in the states. We find it more effective than shouting "Stop... or I'll say stop again"
2007-10-30 12:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dizzle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to profile, stero type, and whoop some black peoples asses (lol).
2007-10-30 12:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋