police procedural
noun
plural police procedurals
: a mystery story written from the point of view of the police investigating the crime
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This year’s Series Mania was introduced to a new kind of police procedural on Wednesday, one that blends scenic backdrops, cross-cultural tension and a surprising amount of heart.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Recently, the fans revolted against Prime Video with a petition to save the police procedural Bosch: Legacy, which was announced would conclude with the upcoming third season.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Her acting credits run up to the present day, with a role in the third season of the ABC police procedural Will Trent, which premiered in January.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Other examples in the research reveal more disturbing aspects of Claude’s thought process, moving from musical comedy to police procedural, as the scientists discovered devious thoughts in Claude’s brain.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Recently, the fans revolted against Prime Video with a petition to save the police procedural Bosch: Legacy, which was announced would conclude with the upcoming third season.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Her acting credits run up to the present day, with a role in the third season of the ABC police procedural Will Trent, which premiered in January.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Other examples in the research reveal more disturbing aspects of Claude’s thought process, moving from musical comedy to police procedural, as the scientists discovered devious thoughts in Claude’s brain.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for police procedural
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“Police procedural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20procedural. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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