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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In a statement, Spotsylvania County School Board member Lisa Phelps thanked law enforcement for their efforts, FOX 5 D.C. reported.
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 18 May 2024
Attorney calls arrest ‘misunderstanding’ Louisville police are expected to make a statement about the arrest on Friday after reviewing video of the incident, a senior law enforcement official said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 18 May 2024
Attorney calls arrest ‘misunderstanding’ Louisville police are expected to make a statement about the arrest on Friday after reviewing video of the incident, a senior law enforcement official said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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