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Originally Posted by Icelander
4) Could the USDB at Fort Leavenworth legally turn over custody over a service member convicted at court martial to civilian federal law enforcement for a temporary period? Would they, if the DHS made the case that this was vital for an important investigation with national security implications?
*Of the state in which the soldier was domiciled, presumably. |
Doubtful that the Military would turn said person over into the care of only the DHS or even the US Marshals.
If Navy or Marine, they would probably at the very least have a pair of NCIS agents assigned as their babysitters/guards. Organization reports to the Sec of the Navy.
Air Force would be Office of Special Investigations. Organization reports to the Sec of the Air Force.
Army would be Criminal Investigation Command. Organization reports to Sec of the Army.
All three organizations are a mix of civilian and military personnel, with most personnel being civilian (with or without vet status).
By tradition, most law-enforcement organizations are VERY territorial, especially at the Federal level. After all whoever is in lead (in charge) of an investigation or operation is the one that gets all the credit and can pass blame onto the other organizations as hindering them (if under a joint investigation/operation).