police force

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The government in Mogadishu still considers Somaliland an integral part of Somalia, even though the territory has run its own affairs since 1991, with its own passport, currency, army and police force.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Which would get tiresome if she weren’t being blackmailed about William, the money and Neha’s perilous position with the police force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

However, she argued that a smaller police force would reduce the potential for violent encounters between cops and civilians.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

He had left the police force, disclosed his sexuality and become a leading voice in China’s gay community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Bill Bratton certainly deserves credit for invigorating New York’s police force.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt