police

Example Sentences

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Mario Mota told council members at the Tuesday hearing that hundreds of the new vehicles would police the eight Olympic venues within city boundaries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been evacuated and the venue searched after what police described as a "potential suspicious bag" was found.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Protesters chanted "a bonus is not a salary" as they marched through the center of Caracas, with dozens of riot police looking on.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The county’s executive office, inspections department and police, Mr. Martin and Ms. Braveboy all declined to comment or didn’t respond to requests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Nollie, we soon learned, had been taken to the police station around the corner, to one of the cells in back.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom