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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said the force had a comprehensive policing plan in place that would focus on "minimising disruption to local communities" and avoiding "widespread disorder".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Just last week, a UK immigration officer was found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence as part of a "shadow policing operation".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Will Iran have some role in policing the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

AI policing tools are used in dozens of U.S. cities, although no public registry tracks the full footprint.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

He was the first person to use any sort of scientific methods in policing.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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