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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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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

In his post, which quoted the statement by the Nigerian police force, he said the matter was being addressed by the government "at the highest levels".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

While Soto-Martínez supports expanding the city’s unarmed personnel program, Carlisle and Kendall would like to expand the police force.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He had joined the police force because he wanted to solve crimes and arrest criminals.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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