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U.S.C. - TITLE IV
Federal Law Enforcement and Security
§1. ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
a.) This Title establishes federal law enforcement and security agencies under the authority of the United States Government.
b.) The following departments and agencies are hereby recognised:
Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
c.) The Department of Justice shall be established as an executive department of the United States Government. This department shall be led by the Attorney-General of the United States. The Attorney-General shall be appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. The position of Attorney-General shall be established as a position within the United States Cabinet.
d.) The Department of Homeland Security shall be established as an executive department of the United States Government. This department shall be led by the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. The Secretary of Homeland Security is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. The position of Secretary of Homeland Security shall be established as a position within the United States Cabinet.
e.) Each agency shall operate as a distinct entity with clearly defined jurisdiction, authority, and operational responsibilities.
§2. GEOGRAPHIC AND LEGAL JURISDICTION
a.) Federal jurisdiction extends and applies geographically to all states and territories of the United States, and to all foreign embassies, consulates and other designated U.S. soil worldwide.
b.) Federal jurisdiction applies where:
i: A violation of federal law has occurred.
ii: Interstate or international elements are present.
iii: A national security interest exists.
c.) Federal jurisdiction does not override state or local authority unless a federal interest is established.
§3. AGENCY-SPECIFIC JURISDICTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a.) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
i.) Primary jurisdiction over:
• Terrorism and counterterrorism.
• Counterintelligence and intelligence operations.
• Public corruption.
• Civil rights violations.
• Major violent interstate crime.
• Organised criminal enterprises.
ii.) Authority includes:
• Lead investigative control in major federal cases.
• Intelligence gathering and surveillance operations.
• Coordination of multi-agency investigations.
iii.) The head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is the Director.
a.) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate.
b.) All positions below that of Director serve at the pleasure of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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b.) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
i.) Primary jurisdiction over:
• Controlled substances and narcotics.
• Drug trafficking organisations.
• Production, distribution, and import/export of illegal drugs.
ii.) Authority includes:
• Narcotics investigations and enforcement.
• Undercover drug operations.
• Seizure of controlled substances and drug-related assets.
iii.) The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the Administrator.
a.) The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate.
b.) All positions below that of Director serve at the pleasure of the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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c.) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
i.) Primary jurisdiction over:
• Illegal firearms trafficking.
• Explosives and arson offences.
• Illegal weapons manufacturing and distribution.
ii.) Authority includes:
• Firearms tracing and seizure.
• Explosives investigation and disposal coordination.
• Regulation and enforcement of federal weapons laws.
iii.) The head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the Director.
a.) The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate.
b.) All positions below that of Director serve at the pleasure of the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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d.) United States Marshals Service (USMS)
i.) Primary jurisdiction over:
• Fugitive apprehension.
• Federal court security.
• Execution of federal warrants.
ii.) Authority includes:
• Tracking and arresting fugitives.
• Prisoner transport and custody.
• Administration of witness protection operations.
iii.) The head of the United States Marshals Service is the Director.
i.) The Director of the United States Marshals Service is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
ii.) All positions below that of Director serve at the pleasure of the Director of the United States Marshals Service.
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e.) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
i.) Primary jurisdiction over:
• Immigration enforcement.
• Human trafficking and smuggling.
• Transnational criminal organisations.
• Customs violations and illicit trade.
• Cross-border criminal activity.
ii.) Authority includes:
• Detention and removal of individuals violating immigration law.
• Cross-border and international investigations.
• Seizure of contraband entering or leaving the country.
• Coordination with other agencies on trafficking and organised crime cases.
iii.) The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the Director.
a.) The Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
b.) All positions below that of Director serve at the pleasure of the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
§4. AGENCY INDEPENDENCE AND LIMITATIONS
a.) Federal personnel shall operate strictly within their assigned agency jurisdiction.
b.) Personnel shall not:
• Assume control of investigations outside their jurisdiction.
• Exercise powers exclusive to another agency.
• Interfere with active investigations without authorisation.
c.) Personnel must identify their agency affiliation when acting in an official capacity, unless in an unmarked or undercover capacity.
§5. INTER-AGENCY OPERATIONS
a.) Federal agencies may cooperate where jurisdiction overlaps.
b.) Personnel may act outside their jurisdiction only where:
i.) Assigned to an authorised joint task force.
ii.) Providing direct support at the request of the primary agency.
iii.) Exigent circumstances require immediate action to prevent harm or loss of evidence.
iv.) Where executive orders or relevant directives from the federal government grant additional jurisdiction to the respective agency.
c.) Primary jurisdiction shall remain with the lead agency unless formally transferred.
§6. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
a.) All agents of the agencies established pursuant to this code are sworn law enforcement officials of the United States, swearing an oath and their allegiance to the Constitution of the United States, with national federal jurisdiction as set out in Title IV, Section 2.
b.) Anyone working for the agencies established pursuant to this code in an unsworn capacity is not a federal law enforcement official and has no authorisation under this code to act in any federal law enforcement capacity.
c.) The term "federal agent" refers specifically to sworn law enforcement officials of the agencies established pursuant to this code.
d.) Employment of both sworn and unsworn employees in the agencies established pursuant to this code is undertaken through the processes, procedures and criteria set out by the relevant agency's Command and Recruitment personnel.
e.) All federal agents shall uphold:
• The Constitution of the United States.
• Federal law.
• All lawful agency policy and command directives.
§7. POWERS OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The following powers are granted by law to the federal law enforcement agencies established pursuant to this code, and their usage is authorised for sworn personnel as defined herein.
a.) Right of passage on all United States roads, tracks and pathways when responding to an emergency.
b.) Exemption from any and all speed limits and traffic direction during emergencies and relevant response.
c.) Restriction of access to an area under the following circumstances:
i.) An emergency is in progress, or there is a valid risk of an emergency situation eventuating.
ii.) A threat to life and safety is imminent.
iii.) Security measures and protection of an individual or scene under federal protection, such as a politician or witness, or a crime scene.
d.) To detain an individual upon probable cause if the act was witnessed by a law enforcement official or other individual.
e.) To seize the personal items and articles of others as evidence if pertaining to a violation of federal law or a judicial order, and to provide the reason for seizure to the owner and/or to a court of law.
f.) To bear arms, equipment and other goods or articles illegal for the general public's possession or use, per a written form of approval by a sworn federal agent authorising use of said items for covert or non-covert law enforcement purposes, with lawful intent and justification.
g.) To arrest or detain any state or federal officials implicated in violation of federal law or in ongoing investigations with probable cause or a warrant.
h.) To take into protective custody any individual per the United States Federal Witness Protection Program (WITSEC), and restrict said persons from any action that may pose a risk to their life or safety.
i.) To take into protective custody any serving Government official or running candidate, and restrict said persons from any action that may pose a risk to their life or safety.
§8. USE OF FORCE AND CONDUCT
a.) Use of force must be:
• Reasonable.
• Necessary.
• Proportionate.
b.) Lethal force is authorised only where a threat to life exists, be it to one's own life, another individual's life, or where the escape of that individual poses such danger that their escape would pose a significant threat of serious bodily injury or death to members of the public.
c.) Misuse of authority, excessive force, or unlawful conduct shall result in disciplinary action or legal action where appropriate.
§9. VEHICULAR REGULATIONS
a.) Marked vehicles must display:
• Red and blue emergency lighting.
• Federal identification where applicable.
• Numberplates conforming to the format "<AGENCY ABBREVIATION>-<NUMBER>".
b.) Covert vehicles used overtly must be equipped with:
• Temporary emergency lighting.
• Audible sirens.
c.) Traffic exemptions apply only during authorised emergency operations.
End of Title IV