Homeland Security now may get involved in any killing of 3 or more people.
Found this while browsing the latest laws. Passed the House 358-9. Signed into law.
Full Text of H.R. 2076 (112th): Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 - GovTrack.us
Found this while browsing the latest laws. Passed the House 358-9. Signed into law.
Full Text of H.R. 2076 (112th): Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 - GovTrack.us
(b) Secretary of Homeland Security- Section 875 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 455) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘(d) Investigation of Certain Violent Acts, Shootings, and Mass Killings-
‘(1) IN GENERAL- At the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a State or political subdivision, the Secretary, through deployment of the Secret Service or United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, may assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings. Any assistance provided by the Secretary under this subsection shall be presumed to be within the scope of Federal office or employment.