police

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Jonathan Andic, 43, was detained by Catalan police on Tuesday as part of a renewed investigation into the death of the fashion tycoon, which was initially treated as an accident but was later reopened.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

States would do more to police improper payments if they had better financial incentives to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This is what we have instead of the normal process by which you would, for example, sue a local police officer.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Thousands more have been wounded or are missing, police say.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The Dutch police were barely a step away from the Nazi soldiers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler