When the first U.S. Congress met in 1789, it adopted a law called the U.S. Judiciary Act of 1789. This act established the first law enforcement agency:

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The U.S. Judiciary Act of 1789 established the U.S. Marshals as the nation's first law enforcement agency. The U.S. Marshals were responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the federal courts by providing security, serving warrants, and carrying out other law enforcement duties. The FBI was not established until 1908, the Secret Service until 1865, and the New York City Police Department until 1845.

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