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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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.
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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
This led her to talk to representatives from the state attorney’s office, judges and law enforcement about adopting an ordinance in Manatee County.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauren Montague, Ada County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, told the Idaho Statesman that law enforcement was aware of the rumors but did not have any information connecting that allegation to Lamb.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Public policies, closer retailer collaboration with law enforcement to thwart theft, and other investments have also made a difference in the industry’s fight.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
This led her to talk to representatives from the state attorney’s office, judges and law enforcement about adopting an ordinance in Manatee County.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauren Montague, Ada County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, told the Idaho Statesman that law enforcement was aware of the rumors but did not have any information connecting that allegation to Lamb.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Public policies, closer retailer collaboration with law enforcement to thwart theft, and other investments have also made a difference in the industry’s fight.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for law enforcement
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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