police
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The Reform leader did not attend the result declaration, with his party saying the police had advised against it.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over $10.4 million which were stolen from an Italian museum in March have been recovered, police said Friday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
One bride, running late, struggled so badly navigating a path in high heels that police officers gave her a ride on their golf cart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Count Binface said he had asked police if was there "any credible threat of a disruption here", adding: "I can tell you they said unequivocally no, it was safe to go ahead."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the central foyer of the police station with half a dozen German soldiers looking on.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Technically, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department polices its 388 acres, but the distant West Hollywood Station rarely responds to calls, if ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The company has faced scrutiny over how it polices content and users on its site, who in theory must be 18 or over.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
“Not all term polices have conversion features,” Harrison said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
It polices remedies and the finality of convictions, not the enforceability of unconstitutional laws going forward.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2026
It is England that polices the Seven Seas, and America has reaped no small benefits from the self-imposed task, an aspect of the matter to which every thoughtful American is alive.
From The Crime Against Europe A Possible Outcome of the War of 1914 by Roger Casement
Visitors are advised to not wander far from the heavily policed capital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They policed their own house, enforcing norms of truth-seeking, maintaining scholarly integrity and rigor, and ensuring that students emerged with basic knowledge, employable skills and civic competency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
At first, the Supreme Court policed these discriminatory plans under the 14th and 15th amendments.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
The area is heavily policed by Thai security forces -- the usual targets of insurgent attacks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
The KGB's Fifth Directorate policed anyone who dared criticize the system.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Crime and policing minister Sarah Jones said the situation "raises serious questions".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“There’s a lot of policing that’s going on, and a lot of accusations,” said Pallie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It gives listeners the chance to learn more about what policing is really like, from the mouths of working officers.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The majority position on policing is one of support and accountability — better policing, not simply more policing.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The New York City police will tell you that what happened in New York was that the city’s policing strategies dramatically improved.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
