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


### Answer
The definition of **law enforcement agency** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 50701*:

> a Federal, State, Tribal, or local agency engaged in the prevention, detection, or investigation, prosecution, or adjudication of any violation of the criminal laws of the United States, a State, Tribal, or a political subdivision of a State

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 507-LAW ENFORCEMENT SUICIDE DATA COLLECTION**

