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.
Examples of law enforcement in a Sentence
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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
This article and headline have been updated to reflect that defense attorney Rob Chastain suggested law enforcement was continuing to investigate Skylar Meade, and more charges could be coming.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2024
President Biden has asserted executive privilege to deny House Republicans access to recordings of his interview with a special counsel investigating his handling of government documents, denouncing their effort as a political stunt with dire implications for federal law enforcement.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 16 May 2024
The company routinely partners with law enforcement agencies to help solve cold cases using DNA technology and worked with Mississippi authorities to identify Jackson.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 May 2024
In most cases, the apps used vague language about when and how this data could be shared with law enforcement.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
April 23, 2024 Hundreds of students protesting at California's Cal Poly Humboldt occupy two campus buildings and a standoff with law enforcement begins.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 May 2024
Although the rioters failed in their ultimate goal, their actions nonetheless resulted in the deaths of multiple people, injury to over 140 members of law enforcement, and lasting trauma for our entire nation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 May 2024
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
This article and headline have been updated to reflect that defense attorney Rob Chastain suggested law enforcement was continuing to investigate Skylar Meade, and more charges could be coming.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2024
President Biden has asserted executive privilege to deny House Republicans access to recordings of his interview with a special counsel investigating his handling of government documents, denouncing their effort as a political stunt with dire implications for federal law enforcement.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 16 May 2024
The company routinely partners with law enforcement agencies to help solve cold cases using DNA technology and worked with Mississippi authorities to identify Jackson.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 May 2024
In most cases, the apps used vague language about when and how this data could be shared with law enforcement.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
April 23, 2024 Hundreds of students protesting at California's Cal Poly Humboldt occupy two campus buildings and a standoff with law enforcement begins.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 May 2024
Although the rioters failed in their ultimate goal, their actions nonetheless resulted in the deaths of multiple people, injury to over 140 members of law enforcement, and lasting trauma for our entire nation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 May 2024
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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