as in police
a body of officers of the law
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
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The Mexican government and the city's police force collaborated in the investigation.
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
People suffering from mental health emergencies or extreme intoxication are often involved in these scenarios, as revealed in a 2023 investigation by this news organization that found serious police force was used disproportionately against these populations.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With an all-Tesla police force, Crook believes incidents involving more than one party will require more officers to respond with more cars, putting strain on resources, all because of the tiny back seat.
—Erin Marquis / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
Homewood’s budget anticipates some of the revenue will be used to increase the police force.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
People suffering from mental health emergencies or extreme intoxication are often involved in these scenarios, as revealed in a 2023 investigation by this news organization that found serious police force was used disproportionately against these populations.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With an all-Tesla police force, Crook believes incidents involving more than one party will require more officers to respond with more cars, putting strain on resources, all because of the tiny back seat.
—Erin Marquis / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
Homewood’s budget anticipates some of the revenue will be used to increase the police force.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20force. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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