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
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He joined the local police force.
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
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Some of these critics allege the police force was formed to quiet dissent on campus and could potentially harm students.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The Israeli company serves customers including the FBI and police forces across the US, in addition to law enforcement agencies in dozens of countries.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
Amanda’s body is later found at a ski resort, and Hanna—despite being on leave—temporarily joins the local police force to work on the case.
—Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Cha pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats in 2005 and the 11-year department veteran resigned from the police force.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The Israeli company serves customers including the FBI and police forces across the US, in addition to law enforcement agencies in dozens of countries.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
Amanda’s body is later found at a ski resort, and Hanna—despite being on leave—temporarily joins the local police force to work on the case.
—Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Cha pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats in 2005 and the 11-year department veteran resigned from the police force.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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