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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /
NOUN
law enforcement group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
force police security force
WEAK
SWAT team highway patrol law enforcement agency long arm of the law posse special police tactical police

Example Sentences

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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

She also said the police force does not need to grow from where it stands, arguing that more officers will not solve underlying safety issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Navy became the global maritime police force after World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

A watchdog has advised a police force to investigate its handling of the initial Victoria Hall murder inquiry between 1999 and 2001.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom