1. Law Enforcement

2. Local Law Enforcement
Police Department—Law enforcement group for a city or town (municipality). The police have jurisdiction inside the city limits.
Who is the head of the police Dept? How do they get their job?
What are some of the duties of the police?
Sheriff’s Department—Law enforcement group for a county. The sheriff’s dept has jurisdiction anywhere in the county. (Usually assigns Bailiffs to courtrooms)
Who is the head of the Sheriff’s Dept? How do they get their job?
What are some of the duties of the Sheriff’s Dept?

3. State Law Enforcement
State Highway Patrol—(also called State Troopers) Responsible for patrolling state highways & interstates. And for enforcing NC automobile laws.
State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)—Assists local law enforcement with major cases and investigates wrongdoing inside local law enforcement departments.

4. Federal Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)—Enforces federal laws and protects the US from terrorist attack. 
U. S. Secret Service—Protects the President and government officials. Also investigates counterfeiting and other crimes.

5. Executive Agencies/Commissions
Federal Agencies- responsible for enforcing their own laws and codes. Many are overseen directly by a Presidential cabinet member. Examples: FDA, DEA, ATF

6. Enforcing Punishment
Corrections Officers- Inside jails and prisons, COs are responsible for maintain order and enforcing regulations
Make sure inmates follow rules, supervise daily activities of inmates
Local, state and federal prisons, local jails

7. In Schools
School Resource Officer- sworn law enforcement official assigned to prevent crime in public schools
Assigned by municipality
In Cabarrus County- CPD & Sheriff’s Dept
Not required in all states, counties
Cabarrus County has one in each school, as of this past school year