### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF STATE define security forces?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2712*, **security forces** is defined as:

> any military or paramilitary forces, any police or other law enforcement agency (including any police or other law enforcement agency at the regional or local level), and any intelligence agency of a foreign government

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2712*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

