Law enforcement officer

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Law enforcement officer

A Law enforcement officer (pronunciation: /lɔː ɪnˈfɔːsmənt ˈɒfɪsər/), also known as a peace officer in some jurisdictions, is a person who has been legally empowered by a governmental entity to enforce the laws it puts into effect.

Etymology

The term "law enforcement officer" is a direct translation of the Latin term officium, meaning "duty" or "service", and lex, meaning "law". The term "peace officer" is derived from the Old English frith, meaning "peace", and gerefa, meaning "official" or "judge".

Related terms

  • Police officer: A law enforcement officer who works in a police force.
  • Sheriff: A law enforcement officer in charge of a county or other jurisdiction in some countries.
  • Marshal: A law enforcement officer in various jurisdictions, often at a federal level.
  • Detective: A law enforcement officer who investigates crimes and gathers information.
  • Constable: A law enforcement officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small area or town.
  • Trooper: A state law enforcement officer in the United States.

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