### Question
What does law enforcement agency mean?


### Answer
**Law enforcement agency** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 10534*:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10534*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

