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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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The gang even made fake double yellow lines made from stickers to dupe police.

From BBC

Tour operator Hakuba Lion Adventure said the vehicle flipped after going up an embankment along a forest road and that police were investigating.

From BBC

TikTok told the BBC it believed end-to-end encryption prevented police and safety teams from being able to read direct messages if they needed to.

From BBC

After the crash, Long Beach police officers tried to provide lifesaving measures and, without waiting for paramedics, rushed the toddler to a hospital in an effort to save her.

From Los Angeles Times

Perth and Kinross Council has upheld two complaints - in relation to poor communication and a failure to refer contact police for a welfare check - but has rejected other criticisms.

From BBC