### Question
What does State or local law enforcement officer mean?


### Answer
**State or local law enforcement officer** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 15231*:

> an employee of a State or local government—


(A) who has statutory authority to make arrests or apprehensions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15231*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 145A-LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY**

