Reading Assignment for Section 2.2

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.2: Federal Law Enforcement

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the structure and functions of key federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, ATF, DEA, USMS, and Secret Service. You’ll learn about the historical development of federal law enforcement and how societal and technological changes influenced its growth and strategies. Finally, you’ll examine how federal agencies balance national security, public safety, and individual rights while adapting to modern challenges and legal frameworks.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.2

• SLO 1: Identify key federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, USMS, and Secret Service, and describe their primary responsibilities.
• SLO 2: Explain the historical development of federal law enforcement in the United States, including its constitutional foundations and early agency formations.
• SLO 3: Analyze the impact of societal and technological changes, such as urbanization and the mass production of automobiles, on the expansion of federal law enforcement roles and strategies.
• SLO 4: Compare and contrast the missions and functions of specialized federal agencies, including the ATF’s focus on firearms regulation and the DEA’s enforcement of drug laws.
• SLO 5: Evaluate the role of federal law enforcement in balancing national security, public safety, and individual rights within a modern and evolving legal framework.