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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Predictive algorithms can assess the likelihood of crimes occurring in certain areas, helping law enforcement allocate resources more efficiently.
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Cathy Ross, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 infamous people condemned to Stateville prison
Though imprisoned, law enforcement officials said Hoover maintained control of the street gang.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The failure by law enforcement officials to immediately process the jail cell from which 10 inmates escaped on May 16 as a crime scene could jeopardize potential prosecutions of the inmates, an expert said.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
The California Police Athletic Federation hosts the multisport Olympics-style competition with athletes from across the country representing law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Cathy Ross, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 infamous people condemned to Stateville prison
Though imprisoned, law enforcement officials said Hoover maintained control of the street gang.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The failure by law enforcement officials to immediately process the jail cell from which 10 inmates escaped on May 16 as a crime scene could jeopardize potential prosecutions of the inmates, an expert said.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
The California Police Athletic Federation hosts the multisport Olympics-style competition with athletes from across the country representing law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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