police

Example Sentences

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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

Worries among police and other officials about being accused of racism have been a part of other high-profile criminal cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The local medical examiner was able to identify the remains as belonging to Casias, but the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, state police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A police officer has been "forced to relocate to protect himself and his family", after being wrongly identified online as being involved in the case, she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The bus stopped in front of a police officer, who was detouring traffic.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste