police station

noun

1. police headquarters for a particular district, from which police officers are dispatched and to which persons under arrest are brought.

police station

noun

1. the office or headquarters of the police force of a district

Word History and Origins

Origin of police station¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

He flew back to Chicago on Thursday to get his instrument back and played “Over the Rainbow” at the police station to say thank you.

From Washington Post

On the day that Huser’s body was recovered, the same police station published another press release that a 51-year-old hiker had slipped on frozen grass in nearby Zermatt and fallen to her death.

From Outside Online

Later, at a police station, he had trouble walking, and his mother had to carry him to the bathroom.

From Washington Post

It was unclear if those causing the damage, which business leaders described as attempted looting, had any link to those demonstrating at the police station.

From Washington Post

On Thursday evening, as it rained, a group of about 75 people gathered outside the police station.

From Washington Post

According to Kostick, while awaiting a van to transport Stewart to the nearest police station, his mood changed.

From The Daily Beast

Just recently, a march on the Ferguson police station ended with protestors quickly arrested for impeding traffic.

From The Daily Beast

I have been taken to the police station twice because people in the community say I have been circulating the virus.

From The Daily Beast

They grabbed me in front of a hotel, threw me into a car, drove me over to the police station, tied me, and beat me up.

From The Daily Beast

Officials said assailants stole vehicles and weapons from the police station and that two policemen were among the dead.

From The Daily Beast

One of the oldest houses here was destroyed some years back, and on its site stands a new police-station.

From Project Gutenberg

We went to the police station, and Armand handed in the permission signed by Marguerite's sister.

From Project Gutenberg

If you have any questions to ask Miss Rillette, maybe you better call the police station.

From Project Gutenberg

A few hours later this girl called at the Petone Police Station.

From Project Gutenberg

The police officers then asked if Michael would also accompany us to the police station and he said he would.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• police headquarters
• station house