law enforcement
noun
: the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests : the police
She works in law enforcement.
Law enforcement officials in the area were alerted of the suspect's escape.
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Online court records show that Kyle is facing 10 charges, including domestic assault, assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication and retaliation for past actions.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Southfield Police Department made the information available to other law enforcement agencies.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Albanese had earlier announced a review of federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies following last week’s attack, which was inspired by the Islamic State group.
—CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission formally suspended Proctor’s law enforcement certification, according to a suspension order issued Thursday.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Southfield Police Department made the information available to other law enforcement agencies.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Albanese had earlier announced a review of federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies following last week’s attack, which was inspired by the Islamic State group.
—CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission formally suspended Proctor’s law enforcement certification, according to a suspension order issued Thursday.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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