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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The investigation involved several search warrants and assistance from multiple other police agencies, including those in New York and New Jersey, and special agents with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025 -
Metcalf was quietly escorted out by Dallas police, but subsequently, Alexander used the conference to attack Metcalf and discuss race.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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“Police forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20forces. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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