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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Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Prosecutors said that, before the crash, a law enforcement dispatcher had confirmed over the radio that deputies were already at the scene and that there were no reports of injuries and the suspect had left the area.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The shooting prompted a massive law enforcement response and investigation.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Prosecutors said that, before the crash, a law enforcement dispatcher had confirmed over the radio that deputies were already at the scene and that there were no reports of injuries and the suspect had left the area.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The shooting prompted a massive law enforcement response and investigation.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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