police action

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Sir Mark said the fall in homicide was a result of targeted police action against organised criminal gangs and greater use of technology including live facial recognition.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 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

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "As a result of the judgement, the individuals in question will face no further police action."

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

In 27 cases, victims withdrew support for police action, while 16 cases were dealt with by partner agencies and five were not pursued due to concerns about whether prosecution was in the public interest.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

That evening, while he was cooking dinner, a quiet voice on the radio announced that Nigeria would embark on a police action to bring back the rebels of Biafra.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie