The Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program (AFP) has become a key part of the federal government’s efforts to combat major criminal activity by stripping criminals of their ill-gotten gains. 

The AFP involves the hard work of numerous government agencies and contractors, and the United States Marshal Service (USMS) has long played a critical role by managing and disposing of assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide. The USMS is involved throughout the forfeiture process and is a hub of communication among the many organizations working together in the business of asset forfeiture.

 Asset Forfeiture Orientation

Team members are required to complete the following introduction to the Department of Justice's Asset Forfeiture Program (DOJ AFP), based on the USMS Asset Forfeiture Academy Orientation. The following Asset Forfeiture Training is designed to give you an overview of the DOJ AFP, its mission, and how the USMS plays a critical role in managing seized assets through their lifecyle under the government's care.