Emergency Services Sector - Law Enforcement

One of the five subsectors within the Emergency Services Sector, Law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing public safety. The primary duties of law enforcement include the investigation, apprehension, and detention of individuals suspected of criminal offenses.

Law Enforcement can be found at the federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels of government, and in the private sector.

Specialized capabilities frequently include bomb squad, canine teams, crime scene investigation, crisis negotiation, riot/crowd control, search and rescue, tactical teams (SWAT), and air and marine units.

Contact Us

For more information, contact the Emergency Services Sector Management Team at EmergencyServicesSector@cisa.dhs.gov or visit CISA | Emergency Services Sector.