police force

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Raman, meanwhile, has said that she believes the police force is the right size at around 8,700 officers, down from a peak of 10,000 in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

A police force which spent £34,300 buying electric tuk-tuks to help fight crime sold them after just two years - at a £28,350 loss.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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

He was caught alone with her in her house, Muhammad Rizal, the head of Aceh's Islamic police force told BBC Indonesian, adding that the officer would be dismissed.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

After leaving the monastic order to marry Ma, Pa joined the police force.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung