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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That officer notified other law enforcement personnel at the scene, who then took cover.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
Following Cameron’s arrest, law enforcement extradited him to Nashville.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) sent out a notice asking stakeholders to share commentary regarding how the federal government can better develop strategies to cut down on cargo thefts, signaling the issue is garnering the attention of high-level law enforcement officials.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
That's because of evidence Bohn left for law enforcement that has allowed agents to track down a possible suspect or suspects.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
Following Cameron’s arrest, law enforcement extradited him to Nashville.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) sent out a notice asking stakeholders to share commentary regarding how the federal government can better develop strategies to cut down on cargo thefts, signaling the issue is garnering the attention of high-level law enforcement officials.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
That's because of evidence Bohn left for law enforcement that has allowed agents to track down a possible suspect or suspects.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 8 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.
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