federal marshal

U.S. law officer

A federal marshal is a law enforcement officer of the United States Marshals Service, the oldest federal law enforcement agency.

Federal marshals serve court orders, transport federal prisoners, protect witnesses, pursue fugitives, and provide security for federal courts.

The term sometimes appears as U.S. marshal: Federal marshals arrested him at his home.

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  • lawmanEnforcement officer
  • badgeWorn symbol of membership
  • warrantFormal authorization document
  • bountyReward for capture
  • deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant

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