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federal police?

Hi im wanting to be some sort of law enforcment police officer and was wondering what us australians have. I wanted to be some sort of detective or something, we have federal police, what exactly is there job? do we carry guns of duty? are we able to carry our badge of duty etc? Do we have a DEA like america? and what is the job of the military police?

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1. Australian Federal Police The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a progressive and multi-faceted law enforcement organisation, taking a strong lead in the fight against 21st century crime. By employing the core principles of prevention, deterrence, partnerships and innovation, the AFP strives to build a more secure future for Australia and her global partners. Counter-terrorism and national security are major business priorities, underpinned by an unprecedented focus on strategy and investment. So too is the AFP's commitment to international relations, which drives inter-agency collaboration and enables the fight against transnational crime to be taken to its source. At a national level, the AFP continues to work successfully with the Australian Government and key agencies on a range of counter-terrorism, crime-fighting and capacity building initiatives. The AFP is a truly global policing agency, committed to staying one step ahead in a rapidly evolving criminal environment. The AFP provides a range of investigation and operational support, security risk management, security vetting and information services to assist other government agencies. This section details these services, including: national police checks and freedom of information requests. computer forensics and other forensic services in the AFP's state-of-the-art laboratories hosting conferences relating to law enforcement such as the Fraud Liaison Forum. protective security for the Governor General, Federal Parliamentarians, the National Witness Protection Program, internationally-protected persons when they are in Australia, certain holders of high Commonwealth office, and protection during special events. If your request relates to a motor vehicle, burglary or assault incident in the ACT You do get to carry your badge off duty and you do get to carry a gun. Career choices Specialist and non-policing roles “The breadth of work is fantastic and there are so many opportunities working for the AFP. You get a taste of every type of forensic work.” Jo Lee, Team Leader, Biology, Forensics The AFP has many specialist and non-policing roles which range from corporate and operational support to intelligence, scientific and technical roles. Read more about Specialist and non-policing roles Federal Agents “I didn’t expect the responsibilities and opportunities so early in my career, but there’s such a huge variety of work in the AFP.” Kylie Ford, Counter Terrorism, Jakarta From terrorism to corporate crime and from people smuggling to drug trafficking, AFP Federal Agents prevent and detect crimes against Commonwealth law. Read more about Federal Agent roles Protective Service Officers “I’m always doing something different, always learning and always growing. The AFP is such a great organisation to work for, with such a diverse range of people, who are all so supportive.” Amanda, Protective Service Officer As part of the AFP’s multi-faceted approach to fighting 21st century crime, Protective Service Officers protect Commonwealth interests in Australia and overseas, including counter terrorism first response at Australia’s major airports. Read more about Protective Service Officer roles Community Policing “It’s such a fantastic organisation to work in and it offers so many opportunities. You can specialise if you want to, or study or go overseas. The opportunities are boundless once you know the basics of policing.” Leanne Close, Deputy Chief Police Officer, ACT Policing As a member of Community Policing, you can make a positive difference to the lives of people in your local community. Read more about Community Policing Transfer from another police service “Everyone is so approachable and they really show an appreciation for the skills I have been able to bring across from other organisations.” Craig, Operational Safety Trainer, International Deployment Group The AFP welcomes interest from state and territory police with at least five years experience for International Deployments) or at least two years for federal or community policing. Read more about transferring from another police service Speakers bureau The AFP Speakers bureau is a national program that provides presentations and talks to Community groups, schools and universities about employment opportunities in the AFP. 2008 National Career and Employment Expos AFP representatives from various business areas including Human Resources, Forensics and Protection will be attending the 2008 National Career and Employment Expos being held around Australia in the coming months. Read more about this year's Expo This months profile is Rachael Kennedy, a Fingerprint Examiner. After beginning her career as a food and water tester for the health department, Rachel now loves her challenging role and plays an integral part in a wide range of investigations. "I get a lot of job satisfaction from solving crime in my own community. There is nothing better than being part of an investigation that has put a stop to a run of crime in the suburbs." Hope this answered your question!