As far as I recall, They were put together as a Posse that some states agreed on to chase criminals that crossed state lines due to jurisdiction blah blah blah. Bonnie and Clyde were the catalyst for their real take off. That was 1934. Founded 1908, so they had some time to get their wheels greased. Just my 2 cents.
To make sure local cops can't coordinate and intercept certain cases before the perpetrators are identified?
to be heroes in tv shows?
Like all government programs, when they no longer had a purpose they created one.
To persecute and harass citizens on behalf of the federal government.
As far as I recall, They were put together as a Posse that some states agreed on to chase criminals that crossed state lines due to jurisdiction blah blah blah. Bonnie and Clyde were the catalyst for their real take off. That was 1934. Founded 1908, so they had some time to get their wheels greased. Just my 2 cents.
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