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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After contacting law enforcement, contact your auto insurance provider.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
As the top law enforcement officer in the state of Arizona, masking yourself is unacceptable.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Whether Bongino ultimately decides to resign remains uncertain, though his potential departure would represent another high-profile personnel change within the administration's law enforcement apparatus.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
The defense attorney said that two law enforcement investigators testified that Serafini’s height is 6-foot-3.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
As the top law enforcement officer in the state of Arizona, masking yourself is unacceptable.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Whether Bongino ultimately decides to resign remains uncertain, though his potential departure would represent another high-profile personnel change within the administration's law enforcement apparatus.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
The defense attorney said that two law enforcement investigators testified that Serafini’s height is 6-foot-3.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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