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I am a student at Thomas College and I was assigned a speech project about federal police officers. The only problem is that there is nothing in our textbooks, library or on the internet that I can find. If you could possibly give me a little info or tell me where I might be able to find some info I would greatly appreciate it.
P.S. - Is a federal police officer the same as an FBI agent or any similar agents from federal agencies?
Hi Amy!
To answer the biggest question, "No"..federal police officers are different from FBI agents, in that an FBI agent is concerned with "big" type federal crimes (terrorism, fraud, etc), and investigates them...whereas the "Federal Police officer" (such as US Park Police, Department of Army Police, etc) does the traditional type of police work, except they work on federal property.
That is really the only difference between "Federal" police officers, and the "local" police, is jurisdiction.
Believe it or not, you might want to try www.usajobs.com, and search using just the word "Police", concentrating either on your local area or a section of the country; not only will that give you job descriptions of Federal law enforcement, you'll most likely also be able to link into different websites for those agencies. Plus, you'll get to see salary and benefits.
Good luck with your speech!
Jason
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Answers by Expert:
Jason Grabill
Expertise
General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions
Experience
18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Organizations
Police Marksman Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified.
CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.
Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).
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