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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Federal authorities said the unsafe or improper use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), can pose risks to aircraft, law enforcement operations and people on the ground.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held recently completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter the unauthorized presence of drones near World Cup sites and related fan events.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
On March 23, Sheriff Justin Gibbs notified Willows officials that their agreement for law enforcement services, which includes animal control, would end after the existing contract.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
High winds continued to push the fire toward Rifle Creek Apartments, and law enforcement officials ordered evacuations near Willow Creek Circle and West 30th Street.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held recently completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter the unauthorized presence of drones near World Cup sites and related fan events.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
On March 23, Sheriff Justin Gibbs notified Willows officials that their agreement for law enforcement services, which includes animal control, would end after the existing contract.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
High winds continued to push the fire toward Rifle Creek Apartments, and law enforcement officials ordered evacuations near Willow Creek Circle and West 30th Street.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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