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.

Examples of law enforcement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jurors also heard about Garza’s previous run-ins with law enforcement — and his family’s struggles to get help from the county with his mental health. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Only 13% of scams in the Gallup survey were reported to the FTC or federal law enforcement. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

When another 15-year-old boy came forward about Moore’s abuse in 2006, court records show that church officials went to local law enforcement. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Upon learning of the matter, Phi Delta Theta began gathering information and is working closely with the university and local law enforcement. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
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• reinforcement