### Question
What is the definition of law enforcement?


### Answer
The definition of **law enforcement** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*:

> a public agency charged with policing functions, including any of its component bureaus (such as governmental victim services programs)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

