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When the FBI goes the problems that lead to the formation of the FBI will reemerge - that of corrupt local law enforcement as well as inadequate training and equipment. Two things that led to the formation of the FBI. There were others but these two were prominent.

1. Local inability to stop what then was called the “White Slave Trade (human trafficking). The Mann Act was passed create a federal responsibility in stopping it. The National Bureau of Criminal Identification (NCBI) - originally a Pinkerton created organization & later Bureau of Investigation (early form of the FBI) were tasked to aid in fighting this crime. Since they were originally involved in supporting the “regulation of commerce” it seemed they already had the intrastate “skills” to do the job.

If you are concerned about child abductions. The Mann Act was created & passed to fight a similar problem.

2. Osage Murders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_Indian_murders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon

The incident below is post-FBI formation but it shows the existence and the power of corruption at the local level.

3. Battle of Athens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)

Before we wax too nostalgic about this, read the link!
It essentially failed! Things soon after the “Battle” evolved back to the corrupt local ways.

Anyone who thinks our local and state governments are pristine pure needs to step back and think! Even if your local LEO departments are currently “honest” there is no guarantee they will remain so. Salaries in these state\local organization are traditionally low and always will be. This makes them vulnerable to bribery, etc. from criminal organizations and to be influenced by local “politics”. There is always going to be a need for someone or something who has no stake in local “interests” who can be the impartial LEO of last resort. The problem is keeping them “impartial”.

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Look how corrupt the urban centers are in regard to elections and now the simple enforcement of the law! The tools to correct it are there what’s lacking is the local & state will. Also, I admit there’s been a lack of federal will here. However, since they are the LEO of last resort its their job!