patrol
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Wilkins was found dead by two police officers on patrol at 06:30.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Noboa has used the armed forces to patrol major cities and take direct control of the federal prison system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
US Park Police, the federal police agency which patrol the monuments on the National Mall, did not reply to a BBC email requesting confirmation of the arrest figures.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Way back in 2014, in my early days on sidewalk patrol, I was able to crawl under a similarly ruptured sidewalk in West L.A., and I could’ve done the same at 71st and 11th.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
The patrol force squad continues down the street and, in perfect rhythm, they pivot around the corner.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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