police force

Example Sentences

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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

Which would get tiresome if she weren’t being blackmailed about William, the money and Neha’s perilous position with the police force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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

The police force has also been recruiting thousands for temporary police jobs over the election period.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The courthouse was surrounded by a heavy chain and patrolled by a strong police force.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry