There are over 17,000 fragmented law enforcement agencies in the US at the local, state, and federal levels. At the federal level, there are less than 100 agencies including civilian agencies like the FBI and specialized agencies that focus on areas like drugs, alcohol, and firearms. Following 9/11, the FBI's priorities were reorganized to focus on terrorism, cybercrime, and partnering with other agencies. State police have jurisdiction over traffic enforcement and investigations while sheriff's departments enforce law and manage jails at the county level. Local police are the most visible and have broad jurisdiction within their cities.

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6. Figure 7.3: Responsibilities of Civilian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2006

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