### Question
How is the term qualified law enforcement officer defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified law enforcement officer** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 926B* as the following:

> an employee of a governmental agency who—


(1) is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 926B*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

