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law enforcement

NOUN
police officers
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As NBC News and others reported, the announcement took some in law enforcement by surprise because the investigation was still ongoing and “there were still people being rounded up on a sealed federal case.”

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

Some drone operators are spotted by the federal eyes in the skies, but most commonly, ground interception teams of the FBI and local law enforcement at each venue make physical contact with the drone pilot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Metro also touted the lack of “safety issues” amid the World Cup, helped along, it said, by an increased number of law enforcement and security personnel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

In 2022, with new leadership, Suffolk County Police created a task force to investigate the murders - bringing together federal and local law enforcement - which led them to Heuermann in six weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

As Snowden anticipated, American law enforcement agencies were eager to arrest the leaker and haul him home to face charges of violating the Espionage Act.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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