anti-police
adjective
an·ti-po·lice
ˌan-tē-pə-ˈlēs 
ˌan-tī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the police
anti-police protests
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The new mayor must reverse the anti-police sentiment that has emanated from the fifth floor.
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Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
On Dropout, the consensus around law enforcement has been so historically negative that its store sells an anti-police mug, currently sold out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
Former mayor Eric Adams also commented on the snowball attack, directly blaming Mamadani’s anti-police rhetoric.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
The performance drew widespread acclaim for its clarity and artistry while also sparking criticism from conservative commentators and some law enforcement groups who accused it of promoting anti-police sentiment.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
On Dropout, the consensus around law enforcement has been so historically negative that its store sells an anti-police mug, currently sold out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
Former mayor Eric Adams also commented on the snowball attack, directly blaming Mamadani’s anti-police rhetoric.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
The performance drew widespread acclaim for its clarity and artistry while also sparking criticism from conservative commentators and some law enforcement groups who accused it of promoting anti-police sentiment.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Anti-police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-police. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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