### Question
How does the law define law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3673*, **law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> a public servant authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3673*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 232-MISCELLANEOUS SENTENCING PROVISIONS**

