police action

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However, Labour MP Liam Byrne, who chairs the committee said it would "begin gathering information immediately" so it would be ready to launch an inquiry if it decided to once police action had concluded.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The men were both arrested, however Hehir was subsequently released and told he would face no further police action.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Sir Mark said the fall in homicide was a result of targeted police action against organised criminal gangs and greater use of technology including live facial recognition.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

It would require the largest police action in American history, wipe out millions of jobs, cost hundreds of billions of dollars, and destabilize the economy.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024

Let me describe this stereotyped situation: A crime wave is sweeping a city and citizens are clamoring for police action.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright