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Concept information
Preferred term
law enforcement
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The generic name for the activities of the agencies responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law, particularly the activities of prevention, detection, and investigation of crime and the apprehension of criminals.
Broader concept
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/30026
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