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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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After negotiations, it was agreed that both marches could go ahead, but it meant a huge security headache for the police force.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Maribel Cervantes says she met him when he joined the now-dissolved federal police force, where she was his boss as the head of intelligence.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Metro has worked to improve safety across its network, prioritizing a new police force and additional safeguards, such as its ambassador program, with some real success.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He represents two Dallas residents in the lawsuit who say they’ve been harmed by the city’s failure to grow its police force.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

REELTOK: The mayor and his police force, who should be finding whoever's behind the swastikas instead of hassling an innocent blogger.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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