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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Further, the report said the operation harmed Chicago’s civic life, businesses and public trust in law enforcement.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
With the additional plaintiffs, the group of top state law enforcement officers has grown to 13 — and the campaign now is a bipartisan effort.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Following a surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, for instance, Hamilton cited an Old Testament verse that commands Israelites to treat foreigners with love and fairness.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Resulting from collaboration between policymakers, advocates, and law enforcement, the Act achieved its goals, reducing the number of unwanted captive big cats, shutting down cub-petting operations, and enhancing the safety of communities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
With the additional plaintiffs, the group of top state law enforcement officers has grown to 13 — and the campaign now is a bipartisan effort.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Following a surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, for instance, Hamilton cited an Old Testament verse that commands Israelites to treat foreigners with love and fairness.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Resulting from collaboration between policymakers, advocates, and law enforcement, the Act achieved its goals, reducing the number of unwanted captive big cats, shutting down cub-petting operations, and enhancing the safety of communities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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