The Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation may investigate felonious killings of officials and employees of a State or political subdivision thereof while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties relating to the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense against the criminal laws of a State or political subdivision, when such investigation is requested by the head of the agency employing the official or employee killed, and under such guidelines as the Attorney General or his designee may establish.
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Title 28— JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PART II— DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CHAPTER 33— FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
§ 531. Federal Bureau of Investigation
§ 532. Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
§ 533. Investigative and other officials; appointment
§ 535. Investigation of crimes involving Government officers and employees; limitations
§ 536. Positions in excepted service
§ 537. Expenses of unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character
§ 538. Investigation of aircraft piracy and related violations
§ 539. Counterintelligence official reception and representation expenses
§ 540. Investigation of felonious killings of State or local law enforcement officers
§ 540A. Investigation of violent crimes against travelers