law enforcement
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term “law enforcement” means a public agency charged with policing functions, including any of its component bureaus (such as governmental victim services programs), including those referred to in section 2802 of title 25.
Source
- 2005–201342 U.S.C. § 13925The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter
The term “law enforcement” means a public agency charged with policing functions, including any of its component bureaus (such as governmental victim services programs or Village Public Safety Officers), including those referred to in section 2802 of title 25.
Source
- 2013–present42 U.S.C. § 13925The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter
The term "law enforcement" or "drug law enforcement" means all efforts by a Federal, State, local, or Tribal government agency to enforce the drug laws of the United States or any State, including investigation, arrest, prosecution, and incarceration or other punishments or penalties.
Source
- 2006–present21 U.S.C. § 1701Food and Drugs · Definitions · in this chapter