law-enforcement
Cops and courts
Law enforcement refers to the system of agencies, personnel, and activities dedicated to maintaining public order and ensuring compliance with laws.
It encompasses police departments, sheriffs, federal agents, and similar authorities: a career in law enforcement, law-enforcement officials.
The term often appears as a modifier: law-enforcement agencies, law-enforcement officers.
Professional crime investigator
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
witness · testimony · fingerprinting · ballistics · profiling · stakeout · undercover · informant
Authority figure in uniform
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- captainOne who commands
commissioner · sheriff · deputy · marshal · trooper · ranger · agent · detective
Identical throughout
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- sirenWailing alert device
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
taser · pepper-spray · nightstick · baton · radio · vest · shield · flashlight
Inspection station on route
- pat-downBody search by touch
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- escortOne who accompanies another
- screeningEvaluative selection process
lockdown · evacuation · SWAT · barricade · surveillance
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- patrolmanOfficer walking assigned territory
- patrolwomanFemale police officer
- shiftMovement or work period
route · sector · visibility · dispatch · citation · deterrence · rounds
Official court decision
- sentencingImposing legal punishment
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
defendant · appeal · trial · arraignment · indictment · bail · parole · probation
detective
Professional crime investigator
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
interrogation · witness · testimony · fingerprinting · ballistics · profiling · stakeout · undercover · informant · clues
officer
Authority figure in uniform
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
captain · commissioner · sheriff · deputy · marshal · trooper · ranger · agent · detective · chief
uniform
Identical throughout
firearm · taser · pepper-spray · nightstick · baton · radio · vest · shield · flashlight · cruiser
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
screening · lockdown · evacuation · SWAT · barricade · surveillance
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- patrolmanOfficer walking assigned territory
- patrolwomanFemale police officer
shift · route · sector · visibility · dispatch · citation · deterrence · rounds
verdict
Official court decision
- sentencingImposing legal punishment
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
acquittal · defendant · appeal · trial · arraignment · indictment · bail · parole · probation · plea-bargain
law-enforcementcrime
Punishable illegal act
criminality · lawbreaking · criminal activity · lawlessness · organized crime
law-enforcementlegislation
Official enactment of statutes
lawmaking · judiciary · legislative branch · adjudication · policymaking
law-enforcementanarchy
Disorder from absent authority
rebellion · revolution · insurrection · insurgency · terrorism
lawful, enforce, reinforce, lawless, unlawful, enforced, lawmaker, enforcement, lawlessness