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police force

American  
[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /

noun

  1. Often the force or the Force the police, an organized civil force for enforcing laws.

Etymology

Origin of police force

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Shah said the government strengthened the capacities of local police forces in the states affected by the insurgency and intensified coordination between security forces.

From Barron's

A watchdog has advised a police force to investigate its handling of the initial Victoria Hall murder inquiry between 1999 and 2001.

From BBC

The head of South Africa's police force has been summoned to appear in court in connection with a health contract that is the subject of a criminal investigation.

From BBC

A contingent of German soldiers seemed to be supplementing the regular police force.

From Literature

Investigations into crimes like theft that happened before the war are in limbo with police forces under attack, some said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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