as in police
a body of officers of the law
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
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Recent Examples of police forces
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and police forces took him into custody at the chamber.
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ABC News, 1 June 2026
How private money helps bankroll the LAPD Like other big-city police forces, the LAPD has long turned to wealthy boosters to supplement its multibillion-dollar annual budget, which mainly goes toward salaries and other payroll costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Haitian police forces that will work alongside the GSF are also undergoing human rights training.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Because of its prominent role within the British journalism industry, the NUJ also issues press cards that are recognized by police forces in the United Kingdom.
—Idir Ouahes, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
But in a democracy, the people’s institutions control the police forces at all levels.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
At one six-story abandoned scam center in the Cambodian border town of O’Smach, investigators found rooms kitted out to resemble the offices of police forces from Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and China, complete with fake uniforms, insignia, and identity cards.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 1 June 2026
How private money helps bankroll the LAPD Like other big-city police forces, the LAPD has long turned to wealthy boosters to supplement its multibillion-dollar annual budget, which mainly goes toward salaries and other payroll costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Haitian police forces that will work alongside the GSF are also undergoing human rights training.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Because of its prominent role within the British journalism industry, the NUJ also issues press cards that are recognized by police forces in the United Kingdom.
—Idir Ouahes, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
But in a democracy, the people’s institutions control the police forces at all levels.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
At one six-story abandoned scam center in the Cambodian border town of O’Smach, investigators found rooms kitted out to resemble the offices of police forces from Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and China, complete with fake uniforms, insignia, and identity cards.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for police forces
police
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The crash was not the result of a car chase as the Housing Authority officer did not pursue the driver, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Police forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20forces. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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