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JUS 305 Module Five 1

There are no true international law enforcement agencies; there are only agencies that work

internationally. In order to try to stay ahead in today’s world of crime, it is extremely

important for countries to communicate and train together. This, in turn, makes it much

easier when collaboration is required.

Many people are unaware that an international law enforcement academy has been

established in Budapest, Hungary. The academy is the result of the collaborative effort of the

FBI, the Hungarian government, and other participating nations. The academy is set up so

that graduates not only return to their homeland with the skills and abilities they need to

raise the level of security, but also create lasting international partnerships for the future.

The international law enforcement world offers many options for work. Interpol is an

international organization that connects police agencies from around the globe and supports

international police operations. Interpol allows law enforcement access to all products,

information, and training needed to carry out an operation. The organization prides itself on

having secure and reliable global communications. Interpol has regional bureaus and liaison

offices dispersed around the world available to work with law enforcement authorities of its

member countries. Interpol investigates all different types of international crime, including

trafficking of goods and humans, terrorism, corruption, and cyber crime. Organizations such

as Interpol are based on the understanding that the world in which we live today benefits

from a global response to crime.

Another law enforcement agency that works internationally is the Naval Criminal

Investigative Service (NCIS). The NCIS seeks to detect and offset foreign intelligence,

terrorism, and cyber crime threats to the Department of the Navy and the United States. The

agency crosses borders and works in areas such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia.

Working closely with other nations has created a more secure environment for the U.S.

Navy, especially when working in foreign ports of call.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) operates around the world within legal offices. The

FBI can investigate kidnappings and terrorist acts with the permission of the host nation. For

all other crimes, the FBI can only offer its help to the host nation. Legal attachés act as the

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liaisons between the FBI and the host nation. As a leading investigation agency, the FBI

investigates the full spectrum of crimes.

There are many opportunities to work internationally while still working for the United States.

Other agencies to consider are the United States Secret Service, CIA, Bureau of Diplomatic

Security, DEA, and United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime. The types of crimes that

these agencies handle are constantly evolving. For example, cyber crime and intellectual

property rights violations have become an international threat because criminals have

discovered the difficulty of proving guilt in these cases. Working with one of these agencies

can surely make for a challenging but rewarding career.