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


### Answer
The term **law enforcement** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j* as the following:

> the full range of potential responders to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation including—


(A) police, sheriffs, detectives, public safety officers, and corrections personnel

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

