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


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 922*, **chief law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> the chief of police, the sheriff, or an equivalent officer or the designee of any such individual

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 922*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

