Describe the topic, concept, idea, or approach that is going to be the central idea of the Week 7 Field of Study Project. There is no minimum word count but please use several fully thought-out sentences to make your point.

Part II: Source Evaluation

Article Title: UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE "OPERATION WASHOUT" NETS 152 ARRESTS AND 62 FIREARMS SEIZED. (2022). HT Digital Streams Limited.

Article Author(s):UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE

Retrieval Information (example website link):https://www.proquest.com/docview/2664979524?parentSessionId=YGa3r%2Bs6jju%2F2WNBea3qZdPzwhVkmzWV%2FnWtYU%2FvWBo%3D&pq-origsite=primo&accountid=8289

Source's Publication Date:16 May 2022

Publishing Information:Washington, D.C: HT Digital Streams Limited

Source Summary:

The department of justice provide an update on the operations of the United States marshal service is tackling crime in the county of St. Clair. The operation dubbed Operation Washout (OWO) is meant to establish safer communities through crime investigations and arrest of members belonging to gangs that terrorize members of the communities. The OWO operation is facilitated through the partnership of the local, state and federal law enforcement parties.

Article Title:What Is It like Working as a U.S. Marshal

Article Author(s):Chron contributor

Retrieval Information (example website link):https://work.chron.com/like-working-us-marshal-26319.html

Source's Publication Date:13 April 2021

Publishing Information:Chron publishers

Source Summary:

This article addresses the roles and responsibilities of marshal officers in United States. Services of marshal officers entail providing security to the federal courthouses and also the safe transport of prisoners to their areas of detention. The most significant contribution of marshal officers is in law enforcement as they engage in surveillance to investigate crimes especially among dangerous fugitives which results in the apprehension of crime gangs that terrorize communities.

Article Title:How To Become An Air Marshal: Steps, Skills And Salary

Article Author(s):Nneoma Uche and Brenna Swanston

Retrieval Information (example website link):https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/become-an-air-marshal/

Source's Publication Date:16 February 2023

Publishing Information:Forbes advisor

Source Summary:

This article discusses the roles of federal air marshals in providing security to aviation passengers. The authors also discuss the requirements for one to qualify to be a federal air marshal which entail being an American citizen, possessing a valid driving license and having a three-year work experience. The article also provides the skills needed for air marshals which among others include leadership, empathy, observation, and strong judgement skills. The authors finish by discussing the benefits of being a federal air marshal in terms of salary and allowances.

Article Title:US Marshals Service has manpower shortage as it faces rising threats against judges, report says

Article Author(s):Whitney Wild

Retrieval Information (example website link):https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/16/politics/us-marshal-judge-security/index.html

Source's Publication Date:16 June 2021

Publishing Information:CNN politics

Source Summary:

This article discusses about the major constraints faced by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in relation to operational challenges. According to the news article, USMS requires an additional workforce to effectively provide the needed security for federal judges and courthouses. Additionally, increased budget allocation to USMS is needed to provide the protective and detection resources which are essential for security intelligence. The appeal of the Department of Justice is for Congress to approve increased budget allocation to USMS.