US MARSHAL SERVICES

About This Group The mission of the U.S. Marshals Service is to enforce federal laws and provide support to virtually all elements of the federal justice system by providing for the security of federal court facilities and the safety of judges and other court personnel; apprehending criminals; exercising custody of federal prisoners and providing for their security and transportation to correctional facilities; executing federal court orders; seizing assets gained by illegal means and providing for the custody‚ management‚ and disposal of forfeited assets; assuring the safety of endangered government witnesses and their families; and collecting and disbursing funds. The Special Operations Group (SOG) is a specially-trained‚ rapidly-deployable law enforcement element of the United States Marshals Service (USMS)‚ capable of conducting complex and sensitive operations throughout the globe to further the rule of law. The Special Operations Group leverages these enhanced capabilities in support of the Marshals Service mission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect‚ defend‚ and enforce the federal judicial system. 14+ 13+ 16+