police

Example Sentences

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed police to add extra patrols along Ventura Boulevard after a string of residential burglaries across the San Fernando Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The investigation is one in a number of signals of a growing trans-Atlantic clash over how—and whether—big tech companies like TikTok, Instagram and X should police online speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Pictures of the scene showed a police cordon around the vehicle which appeared to have visible damage.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The first “Harold & Kumar” film frequently lampoons police brutality and sticks up for its marginalized characters at every turn.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Two police cars had stopped in the middle of the street, lights on.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste