police action

Example Sentences

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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

A spokesperson said: "No injuries were reported. No complaint was made, and suitable advice was given. No further police action is required."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

He thinks the police action sends a signal.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

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

That evening, while he was cooking dinner, a quiet voice on the radio announced that Nigeria would embark on a police action to bring back the rebels of Biafra.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie