US Marshals Services

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, established in 1789. It serves as the enforcement arm of the federal courts, playing a central role in the federal justice system. The agency's mission is to enforce federal laws and provide comprehensive support to various elements of the federal justice system.

Key responsibilities of the U.S. Marshals Service include:

• Protecting the federal judiciary, court facilities, judges, and court personnel.
• Apprehending federal fugitives and investigating non-compliant sex offenders.
• Exercising custody of federal prisoners, providing for their security, and transportation to correctional facilities.
• Executing federal court orders and managing the Witness Security Program.
• Seizing, managing, and disposing of assets gained through illegal means, thereby dismantling illegal enterprises and depriving criminals of ill-gotten gains.
• Recovering missing children and preserving the integrity of the criminal justice system.

The USMS is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative, collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies through interagency task forces and international operations. Its judicial security personnel conduct continuous risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments to ensure a safe environment for the rule of law.