local law enforcement officer
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term "local law enforcement officer" means any officer, agent, or employee of a unit of local government authorized by law or by a local government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.
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