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

Recent Examples on the Web

New York City has policies that limit local law enforcement from sharing certain information with federal officers or honoring detainer requests unless immigrants have been convicted of violent crimes. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Any law enforcement agency with a Flock contract can plug in a license plate number and their reason for search to detect where that car has been spotted by Flock cameras, even outside the agency’s jurisdiction. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Missouri’s best practices guide for ALPRs was created after a review of law enforcement’s agencies use of the technology at the state, local and national levels, according to a news release. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Slota’s stated contempt for law enforcement and support for armed resistance was on display before his arrest. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
• endorsement
• indorsement
• forcement
• reinforcement