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 city doesn't have its own police force and is served by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Given this history, any Israeli government of the foreseeable future would demand that a Palestinian state be demilitarized, with severe restrictions of the weapons even a police force can carry.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Emmi, who came out as gay during his college days, was still reconciling with that journey while his brother was preparing to enter the police force.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Some of these critics allege the police force was formed to quiet dissent on campus and could potentially harm students.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Given this history, any Israeli government of the foreseeable future would demand that a Palestinian state be demilitarized, with severe restrictions of the weapons even a police force can carry.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Emmi, who came out as gay during his college days, was still reconciling with that journey while his brother was preparing to enter the police force.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Some of these critics allege the police force was formed to quiet dissent on campus and could potentially harm students.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20force. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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