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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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Anyone with relevant footage was asked to contact the police force.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

During Eder’s 2½-year-old administration, the city’s police force has expanded 14%, and funding for surveillance cameras, vehicles and crime-prevention initiatives has jumped 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Establishing a new police force would require changing the city charter, meaning voters will have a say come the November midterm elections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A contingent of German soldiers seemed to be supplementing the regular police force.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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