State Law Enforcement
/ˈsteɪt lɔː ənˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Government agencies or officers responsible for enforcing laws within a U.S. state jurisdiction.
The state law enforcement agency investigated the crime scene thoroughly.
- (n.) Collective term for police forces or law enforcement bodies operating at the state level, distinct from federal or local authorities.
State law enforcement collaborated with federal officials to solve the interstate case.
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- state law enforcement
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Commentary
Term typically denotes agencies with statewide jurisdiction; distinct from federal and local units, important to specify level of authority in legal drafting.
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