### Question
What does State or local agency head mean?


### Answer
**State or local agency head** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 15231*:

> the head of any executive, legislative, or judicial branch entity of a State or local government that employs State or local law enforcement officers

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15231*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 145A-LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY**

