### Question
Can you define what law enforcement officer means?


### Answer
**Law enforcement officer** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 630*:

> an employee, the duties of whose position are primarily the investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of a State, including an employee engaged in this activity who is transferred to a supervisory or administrative position

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 630*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT**

