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Noun
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
There are no police officers facing layoffs, but there are cuts proposed to the police department.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Law enforcement officers were attempting to negotiate with the suspect to exit the vehicle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The inmate looked visibly frustrated as officers surrounded the package and quickly ran back into the cafeteria, the captain said.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Noun
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An unknown bomb-thrower at a labor rally sparked the Haymarket Affair on the Near West Side; eight policemen and at least four civilians died.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Over 160 countries observe Labour Day on May 1, the anniversary of the Haymarket Riot, when several protesters and policemen were killed during a demonstration to reduce working hours, according to Time and Date.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But in a democracy, the people’s institutions control the police forces at all levels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chenoweth says authoritarians are getting better at controlling information flow, criminalizing protest, hardening security and police forces, and coordinating with other authoritarians.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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