# Law enforcement authorities

> EU

- Article: Art. 3(45)

## Introduction

Definition of law enforcement authorities under the AI Act.

## Content

(a)

any public authority competent for the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security; or

## Official source
- [Source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689#art_3)