law enforcement officer

[law en-fawrs-muhnt aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-ser]

noun

1. a government employee whose main duties involve preventing, detecting, or punishing violations of the law; police officers, state troopers, sheriffs, rangers, etc., when considered collectively. LEO

Word History and Origins

Origin of law enforcement officer¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“I’m actually the chief law enforcement officer, believe it or not. You know, I don’t like to go around saying that, but I am. That’s the position.”

From Salon

Near the end of the video, it appears someone throws water at a federal law enforcement officer wearing a camouflage University of Alabama hat.

From Los Angeles Times

"A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings," she wrote in a post on X.

From BBC

In an interview on Wednesday, Cain, who is already a sworn law enforcement officer, said, "I will be sworn in as an ICE agent asap".

From BBC

A follower replied: “Unfortunately, you can’t join ICE if you’re over 37 years of age — even if you’re a fully licensed state law enforcement officer.”

From Los Angeles Times