law enforcement

System by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law

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Law enforcement is the activity of some members of the government or other social institutions who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by investigating, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. The term encompasses police, courts and corrections. These three components of the criminal justice system may operate independently of each other or collectively through the use of record sharing and cooperation. Throughout the world, law enforcement are also associated with protecting the public, life, property, and keeping the peace in society.

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Subclass of: enforcement
Wikimedia outline: outline of law enforcement
Facet of: internal security
Practiced by: peace officer
government agent
prosecutor

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