The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Law Enforcement Agencies
The federal agency that is responsible for enforcing and administering immigration and nationality laws by inspecting all persons seeking admission to or transiting through international borders at air, land and sea ports-of-entry; and by patrolling the borders to prevent smuggling and illegal entry of undocumented persons into the country. Border management is the responsibility of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In most areas across the Canada-US border, Integrated Border Enforcement Teams have been established in order to share information and conduct joint operations.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
The federal agency that administers and enforces firearms and explosives laws as well as those covering the production, use and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. Enforcement activities include investigation of tax evasion, trafficking in illegal distilled spirits, and illegal use of firearms, ammunition and explosives including homemade bombs and explosives. The ATF also inspects tobacco manufacturing plants, wineries and breweries and the premises of federal firearm and explosive licensees; monitors the packaging and labeling of alcoholic beverages to ensure that products are safe and accurately labeled; is responsible for tax enforcement in both industries; and operates a national firearms tracing center which serves all local, state and federal agencies, upon request.
College/University Campus Police
Programs operated by colleges, universities or other institutions of higher education that are responsible for general law enforcement on campus and in the college or university community. Services may include bicycle licensing; escort services for students, faculty and staff; parking regulation; lost and found offices; and sexual assault/crime prevention seminars.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a United States federal agency under Department of Homeland Security oversight established when the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 was signed into law. CISA leads the effort to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation's cybersecurity and communications infrastructure as well as the national effort to understand, manage and reduce risk to cyber and physical infrastructure. Cyber incidents have the potential to disrupt essential services and may result from malicious attacks, natural disasters, human error or equipment failures. CISA connects partners in industry and government to each other and to resources and analyses. It also provides tools to help partners build their own cyber, communications and physical security and resilience, all to help to ensure a secure and resilient infrastructure for the American people.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The law enforcement arm of the U.S. government that has responsibility for investigating violations of federal laws with the exception of those assigned to another federal agency. The FBI's jurisdiction includes a wide range of responsibilities among which are espionage, sabotage and other subversive activities, kidnapping, extortion, bank robbery, interstate transportation of stolen property, civil rights matters, interstate gambling violations, fraud against the government, and assault on or killing of the President or a federal officer.
The state law enforcement agency that maintains exclusive jurisdiction over the freeways and limited jurisdiction over county roads and streets in unincorporated areas. Officers are responsible for patrolling the highways to enforce traffic laws, issue citations to violators, investigate accidents, provide emergency first aid, assist disabled motorists, prevent or relieve traffic congestion, remove traffic obstructions and perform other services that help to ensure that the highways are safe, convenient to use and accident-free.
County ministerial and enforcement officers for state trial courts who handle the execution, service and return of all writs, processes and criminal warrants directed by the courts or other competent authorities; operate courthouse lock-ups; guard defendants who are in custody; facilitate inmate transportation; maintain order in the courtroom; assume custody of deliberating juries, and perform other tasks, as needed, to ensure that the courts operate effectively. In some jurisdictions, this function is handled by an office within the Sheriff's Department.
The unit of a nation's armed forces which is responsible for exercising police and related functions within a military unit or theater of operation. Responsibilities include preserving discipline outside unit bases, preventing and investigating crime within the military or involving military personnel, apprehending military absentees, controlling traffic, maintaining custody of military prisoners and providing physical security for military personnel and property. In combat and peacekeeping situations, military police are also responsible for controlling prisoners of war, manning information posts, caring for refugees and preventing looting.
The local agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances; preventing crime; investigating criminal activity; apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects; presenting evidence; regulating traffic; investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.
Law enforcement personnel who are responsible for the protection of students and staff while they are accessing educational programs or delivering educational services at local elementary and secondary schools. School district police are also responsible for the protection of property belonging to the district.
The county agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and regulations, preventing crime, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, preventing and suppressing delinquency and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.
The state agency that has responsibility for enforcing state laws, investigating crimes, providing laboratory analysis of criminal evidence, gathering and sharing criminal intelligence and providing expertise and resources to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
Tribal agencies that are responsible for enforcing the laws established by the tribe's constitution, protecting persons and property within the tribal jurisdiction, ensuring that orders of the tribal court, where one exists, are properly carried out, and providing security for General Council meetings, tribal elections, dances or other tribal events. Tribal police work for the local tribe and are not directly overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and may share jurisdiction with the state police or marshal's office. Tribal police may, for example, have jurisdiction only for crimes committed by and against Indians in the community whereas state police retain jurisdiction where non-Indians commit crimes on the reservation.