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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Under state law, most police officer records are considered private.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time to contact the police to help in the investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If authentic, the disclosure represents a stunning breach of police data.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

A police officer who crashed and killed a woman while responding to an emergency call to help a choking baby has been jailed for two years and three months.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The police and social workers told Danny that Pili was a runaway, but he knew his sister wouldn’t leave him behind.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova