police action

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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

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

Looking back, Mr Bromley said although he was disappointed no further police action was currently possible, he felt "some good came from this".

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

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