### Question
How does VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN define State law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14044g*, **State law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> any officer, agent, or employee of a State authorized by law or by a State government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

