provincial police

noun

1. (in Canada) the police force of a province, esp Ontario or Quebec

Example Sentences

Provincial police commander Senior Inspector James Baugen described to the Post Courier how bodies had been left "rotting" in the village, while others had been taken by crocodiles after floating down the river.

From BBC

At least six villagers drowned in floodwaters or died after being hit by falling trees during the sudden deluge in the hard-hit province of Quezon, provincial police said.

From Seattle Times

Quebec provincial police said the sentenced killer’s injuries were considered life-threatening.

From Seattle Times

Ontario Provincial Police said the crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. local time Saturday night in the Bucks Bay area of Bobs Lake.

From Seattle Times

Police conducted raids in Central Sulawesi province between Tuesday and Thursday, said Agus Nugroho, the provincial police chief, adding that five suspects were arrested in the city of Palu, two in Sigi, and one in Poso which is a known extremist hotbed.

From Seattle Times