Quote Originally Posted by John T. Fishel View Post
US Marshall's transport federal prisoners. In earlier days a Marshall had general law enforcement authority in territories before they were admitted to statehood, but that is moribund.

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JohnT
That's not all John. They still are the primary Federal Law Enforcement organization and still hold the broadest jurisdiction. They have primary responsibility to find and arrest outstanding Federal fugitives (The Largest Function they perform by the way). They make more felony arrest every year then all Federal agencies combined. They also have primary jurisdiction for arresting International Fugitives on warrants issued by the US Govt. In the famous picture of Manuel Noriaga you will see a US Marshall escorting him onto the plane besides protecting the US Court system and enforcing court orders this manhunting capability gave them the long held perception that they always get their man.


LE joke. If you want to protect someone call the Secret Service.
If you want to arrest someone call the US Marshall.
If you want to call a press conference call the FBI.