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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Recent Examples on the Web Throughout his career, Sizemore was often in the headlines for his run-ins with law enforcement. Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023 There, the women had multiple interactions with law enforcement and were given directions to Interstate 95 north, which would take them back to Maine, Hagan said. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2023 Police seized face masks, a .40-caliber Glock 22 pistol — popular with law enforcement — and a knife from the family home of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, court documents revealed Thursday. David K. Li, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2023 Travis Scott is working with law enforcement to resolve details of a physical altercation that occurred at a Manhattan nightclub early Wednesday. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023 That means a missing 11-year-old in Louisville would typically draw less attention from law enforcement than a 16-year-old in New Hampshire. Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023 That means a missing 11-year-old in Louisville would typically draw less attention from law enforcement than a 16-year-old in New Hampshire. Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2023 The updates come in part to help prevent the use of counterfeit driver's licenses and ID cards, which continue to be a problem for law enforcement, the department said in the statement. Kye Graves, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023 Throughout her tenure, the mayor has been blasted for her poor relationship with law enforcement, as the city's police department lost a significant number of officers in recent years amid the rise in crime. Landon Mion, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2023 See More

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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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