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patrol

[puh-trohl] / pəˈtroʊl /




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"Honestly, this flyover of the Statue of Liberty is something I never imagined I would be able to do in my life," Commander Brice Beaudouin, leader of the patrol, told AFP ahead of the flyover.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

An Italian patrol boat had recovered ten bodies, it said, adding a search in the area was continuing on Sunday afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But a new case involving a similar allegations against anti-gang officers operating out of South L.A.’s 77th Street patrol area has reignited questions about whether there are deeper issues across the department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Authorities say up to 50 officials will be deployed to patrol neighbourhoods and impose the fines.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“This small space that separates Lkossa from the jungle is called the borderlands. That would be the most direct path into it. It’s also part of the Sons of the Six’s patrol route.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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