Cja 484 Criminal Justice Trends Paper

The Law EnforcementStudent`s NameInstitutional affiliationThe Law EnforcementLaw enforcement is one of the arms of United States criminal justice. The Courts and Corrections are the other two components. Various government agencies undertake law enforcement within the police. The main duties of the agencies are to investigate possible criminals, refer findings from investigations on suspected criminals to courts and temporary remand them as they await judgment (Carter, 2009). Law enforcement agencies are of three types; local, state and federal. “Local and State Law Enforcement Agencies”Local and State Law Enforcement Agencies are domiciled within the 50 states of the United States. They fall into different categories depending on the overall work they perform. The Local Police role is to enforce the laws of the jurisdiction. Also, they are involved in patrol and investigation of crime. They are, “municipal, county, tribal, and regional police.” Local agencies enforce laws, investigate crimes and are involved in the control of patrol.The structure of work for the State police vary depending on the state. In the majority of the states, police duties are highway patrol and investigation of crimes. However, some have put investigative functions