Instructions The Multilayered and Decentralized System of US Law Enforcement Many critics believe that federal law enforcement has encroached into the realm of police responsibilities, particularly with regard to street crimes involving drugs, guns, and gangs. At the same time, some critics have argued for a more robust role for local law enforcement in combating terrorism and fighting illegal immigration—two areas historically thought to be the exclusive responsibility of the federal government. On the basis of the assigned readings for this module, including the majority and minority opinions in U.S. v. Lopez (1995), and in light of your own views on government police power, write a 2- to 3-page essay addressing the following: Explain whether there are any particular law enforcement duties that should exclusively belong to federal law enforcement or the police. What is the reason for your choice? Explain whether we should continue with the multiple layers of police agencies, some as small as a single officer, or whether there should be fewer agencies, like a regional police agency and a national police agency, to handle all aspects of law enforcement in the United States. Justify your answer with examples, showing why one approach is better than the other. Be sure to support your positions with in-text citations and include a reference page in APA style. Conduct an internet search of government and career sites (e.g. bls.gov, jobs.com, monster.com, etc) to locate recent information on the career prospects for Federal Law Enforcement Officers in your geographic location. Present your findings, including related job titles, potential employers, a summary of this job function, the education and experience required to qualify for this position, and the average salary one could expect to earn. Submission Details: By the due date assigned , submit your assignment to the Submissions Area . Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Analyzed and explained the law enforcement duties that need to be divided between the federal agencies and the police. Explained whether to continue or discontinue with multiple layers of police agencies and supported the explanation with appropriate examples. Provided relevant information on the career prospects for Federal Law Enforcement Officers. Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. ...

1. Instructions
The Multilayered and Decentralized System of US Law
Enforcement
Many critics believe that federal law enforcement has
encroached into the realm of police responsibilities, particularly
with regard to street crimes involving drugs, guns, and gangs.
At the same time, some critics have argued for a more robust
role for local law enforcement in combating terrorism and
fighting illegal immigration—two areas historically thought to
be the exclusive responsibility of the federal government.
On the basis of the assigned readings for this module, including
the majority and minority opinions in
U.S. v. Lopez
(1995), and in light of your own views on government police
power, write a 2- to 3-page essay addressing the following:
Explain whether there are any particular law enforcement duties
that should exclusively belong to federal law enforcement or the
police. What is the reason for your choice?
Explain whether we should continue with the multiple layers of
police agencies, some as small as a single officer, or whether
there should be fewer agencies, like a regional police agency
and a national police agency, to handle all aspects of law
enforcement in the United States. Justify your answer with
examples, showing why one approach is better than the other.

2. Be sure to support your positions with in-text citations and
include a reference page in APA style.
Conduct an internet search of government and career sites (e.g.
bls.gov, jobs.com, monster.com, etc) to locate recent
information on the career prospects for Federal Law
Enforcement Officers in your geographic location. Present your
findings, including related job titles, potential employers, a
summary of this job function, the education and experience
required to qualify for this position, and the average salary one
could expect to earn.
Submission Details:
By the due date assigned
, submit your assignment to the
Submissions Area
.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Analyzed and explained the law enforcement duties that need to
be divided between the federal agencies and the police.
Explained whether to continue or discontinue with multiple
layers of police agencies and supported the explanation with
appropriate examples.
Provided relevant information on the career prospects for
Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution

3. of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.