Federal fugitive apprehension operations commonly involve coordinated interagency efforts that can include U.S. Marshals Service task forces working with local police departments, state police, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI.
October 08, 2025
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Describes a typical structure of multi-agency fugitive investigations and apprehensions.
When an inmate dies in custody, departments of correction and state police typically conduct investigations while medical examiners determine the cause of death, which may be listed as pending further study until completion of examinations.
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In-custody deaths generally involve administrative and criminal investigative procedures alongside forensic medical examinations.
Federal law enforcement agencies that commonly coordinate on multi-jurisdictional searches and fugitive apprehensions include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Protective Service; state police and local police departments may also participate.
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Typical interagency collaboration for fugitive searches and multi-jurisdiction investigations.