Posted: Jul. 30, 2009 12:41 p.m.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2009 12:41 p.m.

There is a certainty that law enforcement acknowledges. Criminals do not recognize city limits, county or state lines, or law enforcement jurisdictions.

The greatest success stories, when it comes to solving crime and protecting the community, occur when information is shared and resources are combined. Turf and control issues are set aside to reach a common goal.

Whether it is an extended investigation and major operation to arrest alleged terrorist suspects, or combining efforts to catch a possible serial killer, teamwork among local, state and federal law enforcement is the key.