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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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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 local police force apologized for arresting Nowak and an independent investigation into the matter has been launched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

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

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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