### Question
How does FIREARMS define qualified law enforcement officer?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 926B*, **qualified law enforcement officer** is defined as:

> an employee of a governmental agency who—


(1) is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest or apprehension under section 807(b) of title 10, United States Code (article 7(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice)

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 926B*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

