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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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The investigation involves reports made by four individuals, the police watchdog said in a statement.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But if he fails at the job, responsibility for the protection of the nation’s borders will be taken from Customs and turned over to the police.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She negotiated an expensive package of police raises in an effort to slow attrition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It is now unclear when the civil trial will go ahead, but the police are due to update the court at a hearing in July.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Except, back in Chicago, the police sometimes did terrible things.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller