Semiotics [edit]. In semiotics (the study of signs or symbolism), salience refers to the relative importance or prominence of a part of a sign.
How to Become a U.S. Marshal. The United States Marshal Service is the Department of Justice agency that is responsible for protecting the judicial system. They ensure that justice can be carried out without threat to court buildings, court officers, witnesses, or anyone else involved in trials.
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) was created by the first Continental Congress in 1789. Marshals were given the power to recruit special deputies (typically local hires or temporary transfers in law enforcement) and swear in posses to help in manhunts.