police force
noun
: a body of trained officers entrusted by a government with maintenance of public peace and order, enforcement of laws, and prevention and detection of crime
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Examples of police force in a Sentence
He joined the local police force.
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
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People suffering from mental health emergencies or extreme intoxication are often involved in these scenarios, as revealed in a 2023 investigation by this news organization that found serious police force was used disproportionately against these populations.
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With an all-Tesla police force, Crook believes incidents involving more than one party will require more officers to respond with more cars, putting strain on resources, all because of the tiny back seat.
—Erin Marquis / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
Homewood’s budget anticipates some of the revenue will be used to increase the police force.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
Residents report a civil police force and security services that rarely show up when they are needed.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2024
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With an all-Tesla police force, Crook believes incidents involving more than one party will require more officers to respond with more cars, putting strain on resources, all because of the tiny back seat.
—Erin Marquis / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
Homewood’s budget anticipates some of the revenue will be used to increase the police force.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
Residents report a civil police force and security services that rarely show up when they are needed.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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