police force

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And critics claimed the company’s “Service Department,” designed to see that workers remained “sober and industrious,” was nothing more than a secret police force.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

After negotiations, it was agreed that both marches could go ahead, but it meant a huge security headache for the police force.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Metro has worked to improve safety across its network, prioritizing a new police force and additional safeguards, such as its ambassador program, with some real success.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He represents two Dallas residents in the lawsuit who say they’ve been harmed by the city’s failure to grow its police force.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Brian had joined the police force as soon as he turned twenty.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls