United States Marshals: Enforcers of Federal Justice
Providing Security and Support to the Federal Justice System
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Established in 1789, it is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency and plays a vital role in the operation of the federal justice system.
Key Responsibilities
- Security of the Federal Judiciary: Marshals ensure the safety of federal judges, court staff, and witnesses.
- Witness Security Program: The USMS protects witnesses who cooperate with federal law enforcement.
- Fugitive Investigations: Marshals apprehend federal fugitives with the broadest arrest authority among federal law enforcement agencies.
- Management of Seized Assets: The USMS manages and sells seized or forfeited assets acquired through federal investigations.
Fugitive Apprehension
The USMS is the federal government's primary agency for fugitive investigations. With nationwide jurisdiction, Marshals have the authority to apprehend fugitives anywhere in the United States.
Additional Responsibilities
- Oversees regional fugitive task forces established under the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000.
- Provides prisoner transportation services.
- Manages the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Program.
- Assists in disaster relief efforts.
Contact Information
For general information:
Phone: 1-877-926-8773
To submit a tip on a fugitive:
Website: https://www.usmarshals.gov/submit-tip
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