law enforcement agent
Upholds the peace
A law enforcement agent is someone authorized to enforce laws and investigate crimes—police officers, FBI agents, sheriffs, customs officials, and similar figures.
The term is more formal than "cop" and broader than "police officer," encompassing federal, state, and local personnel across various agencies: The law enforcement agents raided the warehouse at dawn.
- police officerLaw enforcement agent
- state trooperRegional road officer
- plain clothesNon-uniform civilian dress
- hostage negotiatorProfessional who parleys for captives
- tactical teamSpecialized law enforcement unit
detective · crime scene · drug bust · sheriff · immigration officer · tribal police · constable · military police · park ranger · body camera · customs official · handcuffs · corrections officer · taser · ballistic vest · firearm · Interpol · radio transmitter
law enforcement agentvigilante
Extralegal justice-seeker
lynch mob · bounty hunter · hired gun · mercenary · hitman
law enforcement agentcriminal
Person who breaks laws
outlaw · lawbreaker · fugitive · offender · felon
law enforcement agentmobster
Organized crime member
mafioso · gang member · crime boss · drug lord · henchman
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