### Question
How is the "law enforcement officer" defined?


### Answer
The term **law enforcement officer** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 848* as follows -

> a public servant authorized by law or by a Government agency or Congress to conduct or engage in the prevention, investigation, prosecution or adjudication of an offense, and includes those engaged in corrections, probation, or parole functions

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 848*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part D-Offenses and Penalties**

