police force
noun
: a body of trained officers entrusted by a government with maintenance of public peace and order, enforcement of laws, and prevention and detection of crime
Synonyms
Examples of police force in a Sentence
He joined the local police force.
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
Recent Examples on the Web
The Department of Justice has reached a reform deal with the Louisville Police Department following a probe into the city's police force prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, officials announced this week.
—
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
One idea Selleck was pitched was Frank retiring, moving up north and running a small police force.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But just as Tomás acclimates to his new life, he is asked by his former boss (and then threatened by state police forces) to essentially become an informant.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Its people and institutions have mounted a committed response to the drug menace through education, treatment programs and the dogged work of the city’s police force.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for police force 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
One idea Selleck was pitched was Frank retiring, moving up north and running a small police force.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But just as Tomás acclimates to his new life, he is asked by his former boss (and then threatened by state police forces) to essentially become an informant.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Its people and institutions have mounted a committed response to the drug menace through education, treatment programs and the dogged work of the city’s police force.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for police force
Dictionary Entries Near police force
Cite this Entry
“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share