### Question
How does OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE define law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1515*, **law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> an officer or employee of the Federal Government, or a person authorized to act for or on behalf of the Federal Government or serving the Federal Government as an adviser or consultant—


(A) authorized under law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1515*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 73-OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE**

