Write a paper answering the two essay questions. Each answer must be a minimum of 400 words for each answer. Total word count of 800 words for both answers. 1. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between the federal, state, and local levels of law enforcement. Describe how each level uniquely operates. Use at least four processes and their application, to show the similarities and differences at each level of law enforcement.

Do not include salaries, job benefits such as retirements. Focus on the responsibilities, crimes they investigate and jurisdiction or area they cover. For example, state agencies cover the entire state. One example of a crime with shared responsibility is a bank robbery, a federal crime.

2. How did August Vollmer and other pioneers in law enforcement contribute to the development of criminal investigative techniques? List at least four techniques, and describe how they influence police operations. Describe in your own words where you think society would be without these techniques and which of these techniques is most important to you. Why?

Do not include a biography of Vollmer, his background, family, birth and death. Focus on his innovations for law enforcement. You have the option to add others, such as O.W. Wilson. The paper should contain a cover page and a list of references in APA format. Include references for all sources of information. Include a minimum of two references beyond the textbook.

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes Content Did you identify four or more police investigation techniques associated with police operations? Did you identify three different levels of police operations (local, state, and federal) and identify at least four processes showing how each level uniquely operates? Did you describe the application of at least four processes to three different levels of police operations? Did you compare and contrast at least four processes to three different levels of police operations, to determine both their similarities and differences?

Research Is your research current? Did you use at least two credible sources beyond the text material and validate those resources credibility? Did you discuss all the required areas in a substantive manner? Did you use appropriate reference material to support major statements?

Quality Is your content complete enough to address the topic and questions? Is there a logical flow to your ideas? Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy readability?

Format Did you prepare your paper as a Word Document? Did you label your file correctly? Did you use APA format to cite your sources? Did you check your document for grammar and spelling? Did your paper meet the length requirements?