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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Critics have also questioned the effectiveness of his policing proposals on public safety, including creating a new city agency that deploys mental-health teams in response to some emergency calls.

From The Wall Street Journal

He suffered minor injuries, according to the Nigerian police.

From Barron's

To make matters murkier, the dog, which police said appeared familiar with the toddler, does not appear to belong to Slaughter.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, a Gardena police officer responded to a report that there were whimpers and cries coming from a self-compacting trash can outside a local church.

From Los Angeles Times

He said extra police patrols would be in the area to reassure the public, and the investigation "remains our highest priority".

From BBC