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


### Answer
**State law enforcement officer** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 20709*:

> any officer, agent, or employee of a State authorized by law or by a State government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20709*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

