Synonyms of police force

police force

noun

as in police

a body of officers of the law

mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• police
• constabulary
• force
• finest
• man
• police officer
• heat
• policeman
• fuzz
• cop
• officer
• copper
• trooper
• constable
• bull
• gendarme
• bobby
• policewoman
• peeler
• shamus
• bluecoat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of police force

Both Carlson and Piker have recognized that people increasingly see the establishment — including politicians, police forces and the tech sector — as interested in curtailing people’s freedom. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

In the following days there were sporadic reports of minor skirmishes between protesters and police forces, which were reinforced with more troops. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

There are parallels to the Epstein saga; tensions between an insular, blue-collar police force and federal agents with elite educations; systemic corruption; office politics. — Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

On Sunday, Infantino thanked the host countries, the police forces and volunteers for ensuring safety and security. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 July 2026