### Question
What does law enforcement officer mean?


### Answer
**Law enforcement officer** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 50701*:

> any current or former officer (including a correctional officer), agent, or employee of the United States, a State, Indian Tribe, or a political subdivision of a State authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of the criminal laws of the United States, a State, Indian Tribe, or a political subdivision of a State

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 507-LAW ENFORCEMENT SUICIDE DATA COLLECTION**

