police

Example Sentences

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The 14-year-old suspect had earlier been detained under the Mental Health Act before being released to police custody, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

South African authorities said they had so far processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation, all who were in South Africa "illegally", with police on Wednesday night having cited expired passports and visas.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held in some areas of Northern Ireland have passed off without incident following a "robust" police response.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Dutch police were barely a step away from the Nazi soldiers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler