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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Despite cadaver dogs alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains, none were found.
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Alex Brizee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
But relying on the military to supplant the role traditionally performed by civilian law enforcement entails risks in a region where military institutions and oversight are weaker, armed forces have a legacy of human rights abuses and corruption is a perennial challenge.
—Joshua Goodman The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Georgia State Prison Bitcoin scam rings The case is part of a broader investigation into fraud rings that impersonate law enforcement officers and pressure victims to send money through cryptocurrency.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Those statutes differ for federal and state prosecutors, Scott said, but law enforcement authorities don’t have much more time to charge fraudsters and seek restitution.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Alex Brizee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
But relying on the military to supplant the role traditionally performed by civilian law enforcement entails risks in a region where military institutions and oversight are weaker, armed forces have a legacy of human rights abuses and corruption is a perennial challenge.
—Joshua Goodman The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Georgia State Prison Bitcoin scam rings The case is part of a broader investigation into fraud rings that impersonate law enforcement officers and pressure victims to send money through cryptocurrency.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Those statutes differ for federal and state prosecutors, Scott said, but law enforcement authorities don’t have much more time to charge fraudsters and seek restitution.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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 11 Mar. 2026.
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