Independent Study GPSTC 320/321 Questions & Answers

What branch of government does law enforcement fall underneath? - ANSWERSexecutive branch primary mission of a peace officer - ANSWERSenforce the law, preserve the public order, protect life and property, and prevent, detect, or investigate crime primary role of state level law enforcement agencies - ANSWERSprovide technical assistance to local police agencies state's largest law enforcement agency - ANSWERSGeorgia state patrol Georgia state patrol (GSP) - ANSWERSresponsible for enforcement of traffic laws throughout state georgia bureau of investigation (gbi) - ANSWERSprovides investigative and identification services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout georgia georgia crime information center (gcic) - ANSWERScollects, maintains, and disseminates complete and accurate criminal history information agency responsible for overseeing the privacy and integrity of criminal history record information georgia department of natural resources (dnr) - ANSWERSresponsible for conservation and protection of natural and cultural resources throughout state conservation rangers - ANSWERSresponsible for enforcing boating safety, litter, and other related natural resource laws and regulations georgia state drugs and narcotics (gdna) - ANSWERSinvestigates violations of georgia controlled substances act and dangerous drug act department of revenue (dor) - ANSWERSchief tax law enforcement agency in state collects taxes, enforces laws related to control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, issuing vehicle license tags, maintaining records on motor vehicle emission inspections, and administering vehicle titles and registrations motor carrier compliance division (mccd) - ANSWERSpart of department of public safety conducts safety inspections of commercial vehicles and highway shipments of hazardous materials, performs safety audits on motor carriers, and enforces laws governing vehicle size and weight also enforces high occupancy vehicle (hov) lanes in metropolitan atlanta area department of driver services (dds) - ANSWERSconducts driver's tests, issues driver's licenses, maintains records on licensed drivers in georgia and canceling, suspending, and revoking driver's license for certain violations federal bureau of investigation (fbi) - ANSWERSmost prominent federal law enforcement agency bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms (atf) - ANSWERSpart of united states department of justice protects communities from violent criminals and criminal organizations, illegal use and trafficking of firearms, illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products drug enforcement administration (dea) - ANSWERSpart of U.S. justice department enforce federal drug laws and prosecute those organizations and individuals involved in growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destine for illicit traffic in US What does the DEA jurisdiction consist of? - ANSWERSfederal laws in georgia, tennessee, and south carolina, and north carolina US Secret Service - ANSWERSpart of treasury department authorized to detect and arrest any person committing any offense against laws of US relating to coins, currency, and securities of US and foreign governments who does the US secret service? - ANSWERS- president - vice president - immediate families of president and vice president, president-elect, vice president-elect, former president and his wife for their lifetimes - major presidential and vice presidential candidates - visiting heads of foreign states and foreign governments how long does the US secret service protect a person? - ANSWERS- former presidents for no longer than 10 years immediately following time in office - widow of former president until her death or remarriage - minor children of former president until age 16 internal revenue service (irs) criminal investigations - ANSWERSinvestigating potential criminal violations of federal tax laws and other financial crimes postal inspection service - ANSWERSinvestigative arm of US postal service investigates burglaries, robberies, assaults, mail fraud, theft of mail or possession of stolen mail, and sending of prohibited items through mail US fish and wildlife service - ANSWERSpart of department of interior administering and enforcing various federal wildlife and park protection laws and regulations forest service - ANSWERSenforces federal regulations on national forest lands investigate timber theft, wildfires, and other crimes that may occur on federal property and laws related to protection of archaeological resources US attorneys - ANSWERSprosecutors in federal district courts - prosecution of criminal cases brought by federal government - prosecution and defense of civil cases in which US party - collection of debts owed by federal government which are administratively uncollectible US marshal service - ANSWERSenforcement arm of federal court system protects federal judiciary, apprehends federal fugitives, manages and sells seized assets acquired through illegal activities, housing and transporting federal prisoners, and operating witness security program department of homeland security (dhs) - ANSWERSformed in 2002 after 09/11 prevent attacks against the US and its citizens immigration and customs enforcement (ice) - ANSWERSpart of department of homeland security promote homeland security and public safety through criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration