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
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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At a news conference in the park Friday morning, Ryles and members of the community blamed the city and its police force for not shutting down the unsanctioned event before the crowd size surged and things got out of control.
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Cypress could be used to house the district's police force and also to provide space for professional development and other administrative services, Trimble said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The La Vergne police force, however, will follow Tennessee law and notify ICE if officers learn about any immigrants in the city without legal status to be in the country, Moews said.
—Scott Broden, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Troubled legacy has continued Abuse allegations continued through the 1990s and early 2000s, even after several of the officers identified as Wolverines left the police force.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Cypress could be used to house the district's police force and also to provide space for professional development and other administrative services, Trimble said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The La Vergne police force, however, will follow Tennessee law and notify ICE if officers learn about any immigrants in the city without legal status to be in the country, Moews said.
—Scott Broden, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Troubled legacy has continued Abuse allegations continued through the 1990s and early 2000s, even after several of the officers identified as Wolverines left the police force.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for police force
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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