### Question
How is the "law enforcement agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **law enforcement agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ll* as follows -

> an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;M-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

