### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 10533*, **law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> any officer, agent, or employee of a State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law, or authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10533*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

