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 fire marshal is often charged with enforcing fire-related laws. A fire marshal, in the United States and Canada, is often a member of a fire department but may be part of a building department or a separate department altogether. Fire marshals' duties vary but usually include fire code enforcement and/or investigating fires for origin and cause. Fire marshals may be sworn law-enforcement officers and are often experienced firefighters.