police action

Example Sentences

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Both men were arrested but Hehir was subsequently released and told he would face no further police action.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Ms Constance said the government was tackling youth violence through measures including "effective consequences for offences, police action including stop and search, education, diversion and mentoring programmes, and sustained school and community engagement."

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

It would require the largest police action in American history, wipe out millions of jobs, cost hundreds of billions of dollars, and destabilize the economy.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024

She has backed an updated police action plan which will see violence against women and girls given the same priority as dealing with terrorism.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

Let me describe this stereotyped situation: A crime wave is sweeping a city and citizens are clamoring for police action.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright