Park Ranger’s Guide to the Federal Criminal Code 2020/2021 Edition
In 1987, this book was initially developed by a former National Park Service (NPS) special agent. It is now in its eighteenth edition. This booklet is used by NPS US Park Rangers and special agents, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, NPS Academy, and college NPS Academies. This reference has been developed specifically for use in the field while providing quick access to specific NPS codes and statutes. Considered by NPS law enforcement to be the top legal reference, this book is a professional resource. It provides the tools to identify the correct code and apply the elements of laws. Invaluable as a textbook, this publication is a field friendly comprehensive compilation of laws unique to the National Park Service.
Included within this pocketbook are USC titles:
16,Conservation;18,Crimes;21,Drug Abuse and Control;25,Native American Graves Protection;41,Kickbacks;49,Aviation;and 54,National Park Service; and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, National Park Service; and 43, Preservation of American antiquities.
Laws and regulations are cross referenced through an extensive index and through associated crimes which are listed after the statutes. Integrated refencing has been added to the statue elements. It lists the name of the statute when just a title or code number is used. No more flipping to the index to find a similar, associated, or related crime. Refer to the “associated crimes” found below the elements of the statutes for related offenses. A detailed glossary is provided to define terms and phrases.
A detailed glossary is provided to define terms and phrases including the origin of the definition.
Key features include:
• Pocket size, yet comprehensive
• Rounded page corners for ease of use
• NCIC codes are listed to assist with coding arrest records
• Size: 3 5/8" wide x 5 3/8" high x 3/8" thick
• Detailed cross referencing of related crimes for quick access to similar statutes and offenses without consulting the index
• Comprehensive glossary of terms specifically related to offenses and laws with the statute or code reference listed
• Detailed index provides quick access to the offenses
• Made in the USA
• Weight: 3.9 oz.
• 330 pp
