Ly'ana is an FBI agent who has recently been called to a local police department to assist in investigating a theft of approximately $50,000. Ly'ana assisted the local department in solving the particular case and is preparing to go to court when the prosecutor determines that the defense attorney has offered a plea bargain. The defendant admits guilt and is willing to serve 18 months in prison. Ly'ana represents the federal law enforcement role. Which act, passed by Congress, allows Ly'ana to assist the local police department in the theft investigation?

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Ly'ana is an FBI agent who has recently been called to a local police department to assist in investigating a theft of approximately $50,000.  Ly'ana assisted the local department in solving the particular case and is preparing to go to court when the prosecutor determines that the defense attorney has offered a plea bargain.  The defendant admits guilt and is willing to serve 18 months in prison. Ly'ana represents the federal law enforcement role.  Which act, passed by Congress, allows Ly'ana to assist the local police department in the theft investigation?

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The National Stolen Property Act allows federal agents to assist local law enforcement in cases involving stolen property, especially when the value is significant or crosses state lines.

Ly'ana Is an FBI Agent Who Has Recently Been Called