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law enforcement

NOUN
police officers
Synonyms


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Even maritime cooperation in law enforcement has been a touchy subject.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Local law enforcement agencies also worked with great urgency to evacuate residents, Clemo added.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Video released by Russia's RIA news agency showed heavily armed law enforcement officers at the scene, which had been closed off to members of the public.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Investigators hope someone will recognize the writing style or other details contained in the notes and contact law enforcement.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Over one thousand Panthers were jailed, many on false charges, as a result of informants, perpetual surveillance, and other law enforcement tactics that would later become defining features of the War on Drugs.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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