Federal law enforcement officer
Defined in 8 places across 4 titles — 6 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term "Federal law enforcement officer"—
(A) means a Federal employee—
(i) who has statutory authority to make arrests or apprehensions;
(ii) who is authorized by the agency of the employee to carry firearms; and
(iii) whose duties are primarily—
(I) engagement in or supervision of the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law; or
(II) the protection of Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials against threats to personal safety; and
(B) includes a law enforcement officer employed by the Amtrak Police Department or Federal Reserve.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 50301Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2008–present42 U.S.C. § 15231The Public Health and Welfare · Transferred · in this chapter
The term “Federal law enforcement officer” has the meaning given the term in section 115 of title 18.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 20709Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Combat Human Trafficking Act · in this section
- 2015–present42 U.S.C. § 14044gThe Public Health and Welfare · Transferred · in this section
“Federal law enforcement officer” means any officer, agent, or employee of the United States authorized by law or by a Government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of Federal criminal law;
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- 1994–present18 U.S.C. § 115Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a Federal official by threatening or injuring a family member · as used in this section
In this section, the term "Federal law enforcement officer" includes a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 115(c) of title 18).
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- 2010–present25 U.S.C. § 305DIndians · Referral for criminal and civil violations; complaints; recommendations · in this section
the term “Federal law enforcement officer” has the meaning given the term in section 115.
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- 2022–present18 U.S.C. § 2246Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Definitions for chapter · as used in this chapter
the term “Federal law enforcement officer” has the meaning given the term in section 115(c);
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- 2006–present18 U.S.C. § 2237Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Criminal sanctions for failure to heave to, obstruction of boarding, or providing false information · in this section