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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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Hattersley also disbanded the B Specials, the controversial reserve police force, replacing it with the Ulster Defence Regiment.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

If Scotland ever does become independent, the Scottish police force has shown itself willing to go after anyone, no matter who they are married to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The Zurich cantonal police force said it was cooperating with Winterthur municipal police, the Swiss Federal Railways' transport police, and hospital, ambulance and rescue services in the operation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

London's police force began an initial pilot of 500 body-worn cameras in May 2014, with a mass rollout to thousands of officers in October 2016.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Indeed, many were well educated and came from a variety of ordinary backgrounds: the Gestapo, the police force, government positions, or professions such as law and banking.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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