police force

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A watchdog has advised a police force to investigate its handling of the initial Victoria Hall murder inquiry between 1999 and 2001.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The head of South Africa's police force has been summoned to appear in court in connection with a health contract that is the subject of a criminal investigation.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

However, she argued that a smaller police force would reduce the potential for violent encounters between cops and civilians.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

He had left the police force, disclosed his sexuality and become a leading voice in China’s gay community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The urchin had certainly responded to his mention of a friend on the police force.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole