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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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In their view, policy decisions that affect policing in their neighborhoods are made far away by people with little knowledge of or connection to the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It was introduced as part of efforts to improve policing for black people, who statistics show are more than two times more likely to be arrested than white people in Britain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The commitment describes racial equity as "producing equality of policing outcomes for people from different ethnic groups by responding to individuals and communities according to their specific needs, circumstances and experiences".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Albanese said Wednesday the two countries would begin work on a "comprehensive" new treaty as well as deepen ties in policing.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We can prevent the people fighting wars or staffing emergency rooms or policing the streets from making mistakes.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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