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Law Enforcement and Investigations - Drug Control Program

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Law Enforcement Officer – Cibola National Forest, Victor Morales is seen in Cibola National Park in Albuquerque, NM. (Forest Service photo by Andy McMillan, Team Pathways2Solutions) Mission and AuthorityThe Law Enforcement and Investigations (LE&I) branch protects the public, employees,…
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Law Enforcement and Investigations - Investigation

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Special Agents are criminal investigators who plan and conduct investigations concerning possible violations of criminal and administrative provisions of the Forest Service and other statues under the U.S. Code. Special agents are normally plain clothes officers who carry concealed firearms, and other…
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Law Enforcement and Investigations - Enforcement

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U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations at work on the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest near Salt Lake City. Here, Law Enforcement Officer Darren Schiedel makes a traffic stop. (U.S. Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) Law Enforcement on National Forest LandsUniformed Law…
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Law Enforcement and Investigations - What We Do

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Enforcement Uniformed Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) enforce Federal laws and regulations governing National Forest Lands and resources. LEOs carry firearms, defensive equipment, make arrests, execute search warrants, complete reports and testify in court.Learn MoreInvestigation…
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Congratulations to our newest law enforcement officers

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The Forest Service welcomed its newest law enforcement officers in a graduation ceremony on Oct. 7 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, after completing a rigorous 17-week land management police training program.The training covers law and policy, firearms, use of force, control tactics and patrol skills, preparing officers to enforce laws and protect national forest…
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Contact Law Enforcement and Investigations

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Report an allegation of misconduct by a Law Enforcement and Investigations employeeThe USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) Office of Professional Responsibility is responsible for conducting investigations alleging criminal acts and/or misconduct involving LEI personnel.Individuals who wish to file a complaint against LEI personnel with USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement…
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