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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Instead of just bringing down low-level foot soldiers of a mafia organization, the new legislation allowed law enforcement to target the generals, Mears said. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 1 July 2025 Anyone with information is urged to call 833-404-TIPS (8477) or reach out to local law enforcement. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 July 2025 The university released a statement thanking law enforcement and expressing sympathies to people affected by the killings, but did not comment on Kohberger himself beyond confirming his enrollment. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025 Advertisement Local law enforcement agencies have offered to accompany the fire department on future calls, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Chief Christopher Way said on Monday. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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