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


### Answer
The term **law enforcement** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg* as the following:

> a public agency charged with policing functions, including any of its component bureaus (such as governmental victim services programs)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

