### Question
How does the law define State or local law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 50301*, **State or local law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> an employee of a State or local government—


(A) who has statutory authority to make arrests or apprehensions

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 503-LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY**

