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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Her first novel, In the Woods (2007), established her as a skilled storyteller who blends the elements of police procedurals and psychological thrillers with an engaging literary style.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The series, created by Fernando Rovzar and Pablo Aramendi, returns with a storyline that continues to blend police procedural elements with historical and political themes.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Combining the tropes of the superhero genre with the police procedural genre, Powers follows two Chicago homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who work in cases involving super powers.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Other efforts in Adult Swim’s lineup, such as Assy McGee and Stroker & Hoop, manage to take the police procedurals for a more entertaining ride.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The series, created by Fernando Rovzar and Pablo Aramendi, returns with a storyline that continues to blend police procedural elements with historical and political themes.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Combining the tropes of the superhero genre with the police procedural genre, Powers follows two Chicago homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who work in cases involving super powers.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Other efforts in Adult Swim’s lineup, such as Assy McGee and Stroker & Hoop, manage to take the police procedurals for a more entertaining ride.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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 3 Apr. 2026.
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