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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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The Homeland Security statement said the ICE officer contacted police following the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, police pulled him over for speeding — and were understandably confused to find a man half-dressed behind the wheel.

From Los Angeles Times

The new crop of 22 players includes a former police detective and a crime novelist, as well as a mother and daughter keeping their connection a secret.

From BBC

Two police officers stood guard at the cordon.

From Barron's

It was only when emergency services began to arrive, with the "different types of sirens" signalling the arrival of ambulances, police and firefighters, that they realised something was wrong.

From BBC