>criminals caught.  If you, as an LEO, catch someone who
  >is wanted in another state and contact the FBI they
  >should arrest the criminal if the state w/ the warrant
CH> outweigh the benefits of prosecution.  Moreover, that
CH> outstanding  warrant may serve to keep that criminal out of
CH> that jurisdiction; and  that might be more of a benefit.
Maybe for THAT jurisdiction but what about the
jurisdiction?  You have a known criminal in custody and
may have to let him go because he hasn't committed a
'big enough' crime in your jurisdiction.
Don't the stats show that something like 80% of crimes
are committed by 20% of the criminals?  How do you
and/or the FBI know it this guy is one of the 20%?
RW>Your answer is making my point.  The federal unlawful
  >flight law has nothing to do with federal law
  >enforcement, it is just a way for the federal
  >government to 'help' state/local government.  The thing
  >is the federal government NEVER gives 'help' w/o
  >expecting something in return sooner or later.
CH> Oh, I could agree to a point.
A better system would be agreements between the
individual states for extradition and the allowing of
temporary powers to LEOs from other states w/ the
necessary paperwork.  Much like the treaties between
countries.
The federal government should keep nation wide records
and be able to become involved only in cases where
crimes are clearly being committed in several states by
one person or group (e.g. Ted Bundy and organized
crime) or when two or more states request their
assistants.  That and maybe keeping specialist and labs
for the states to use.  The states could either pay for
the use of these by either paying into a special fund
or pay only when they use them.
RW>I look at it the federal government almost like a child
  >molester.  They are willing to go out their way to
  >offer help and comfort until it has your trust and then
  >they ask for something in return.
CH> I know of very few persons or entities who don't think that
CH> way.  
I think I misstated.  I said "ask for something", I
should have said "DEMAND something".
                      Remember:  Freedom isn't Free!
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