Editing United States Marshals Service (section)

===Fugitive programs===
The Marshals Service publicizes the names of wanted persons it places on the list of U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitives,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usmarshals.gov/investigations/most_wanted/index.html |title=Current U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitives |publisher=United States Marshals Service |access-date=March 26, 2011 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502113859/https://www.usmarshals.gov//investigations/most_wanted/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> which is similar to and sometimes overlaps the [[FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives]] list or the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives]] Most Wanted List, depending on jurisdiction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atf.gov/most-wanted|title=Most Wanted &#124; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|website=www.atf.gov|access-date=September 7, 2021|archive-date=September 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908112914/https://www.atf.gov/most-wanted|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Program was established in 1983 in an effort to prioritize the investigation and apprehension of high-profile offenders who are considered to be some of the country's most dangerous fugitives. These offenders tend to be career criminals with histories of violence or whose instant offense(s) pose a significant threat to public safety. Current and past fugitives in this program include murderers, [[sex offender]]s, major [[drug lord|drug kingpins]], [[organized crime]] figures, and individuals wanted for high-profile financial crimes.

The Major Case Fugitive Program was established in 1985 in an effort to supplement the successful 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Program. Much like the 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Program, the Major Case Fugitive Program prioritizes the investigation and apprehension of high-profile offenders who are considered to be some of the country's most dangerous individuals. All escapes from custody are automatically elevated to Major Case status.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usmarshals.gov/investigations/major_cases/index.html |title=Current U.S. Marshals Service Major Case Fugitives |publisher=United States Marshals Service |access-date=March 26, 2011 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716064939/http://www.usmarshals.gov/investigations/major_cases/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' reported on November 14, 2014, that the Marshals Service's Technical Operations Group utilizes a so-called [[Dirtbox (cell phone)|dirtbox]] to track fugitives.<ref name=wsj>{{cite news |first=Devlin |last=Barrett |title=Americans' Cellphones Targeted in Secret U.S. Spy Program |url=https://online.wsj.com/articles/americans-cellphones-targeted-in-secret-u-s-spy-program-1415917533 |access-date=November 14, 2014 |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |date=November 13, 2014 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116162639/http://online.wsj.com/articles/americans-cellphones-targeted-in-secret-u-s-spy-program-1415917533 |url-status=live }}</ref>