### Question
How is the term State or local law enforcement officer defined?


### Answer
The term **State or local law enforcement officer** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 15231* as the following:

> an employee of a State or local government—


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

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

