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MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT

NCJ Number
26981
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 44 Issue: 4 Dated: (APRIL 1975) Pages: 22-25
Author(s)
G M LATURNO
Date Published
1975
Length
4 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF LEGISLATION AND COURT OPINIONS PERTAINING TO THE POSSE COMITATUS ACT, WHICH APPEARS TO FORBID ANY MILITARY PARTICIPATION, BY EITHER PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, IN CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Abstract
THE ARTICLE ADVISES CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO OBTAIN THE ADVICE OF APPROPRIATE LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE SEEKING MILITARY ASSISTANCE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)