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How U.S. Marshals Work
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The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation. Learn about famous U.S. Marshals and the duties and history of the U.S. Marshals.
Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
How U.S. Criminal Records Work
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U.S. criminal records are on the increase in recent years. Find out how U.S. criminal records work.
How Pyromania Works
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Pryomania, or fascination with fires, is a controversial topic. Learn what causes pyromania, how pyromania can be treated and how common it is.
How Police Academies Work
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Police academies turn average people into crime fighters. Want to become an officer? Learn what training police academies require.
How the Rules of War Work
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What are the basic rules of war? Learn what acts are considered war crimes in this HowStuffWorks article about the rules of war.
How Young Is Too Young to Be Arrested?
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HowStuffWorks talks to a juvenile justice expert about how the U.S. needs to prevent children as young as 6 from being arrested.
How a State's Attorney Works
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A state's attorney has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about a state's attorney.
How Prison Telecommunications Work
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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.