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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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In her interview with Mr. Varadarajan, Ms. Dhillon frames these consent decrees as onerous regulations that hamstring police.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The tribute came on Sunday as police confirmed a 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman had been charged in connection with the collision in Greenfield Road.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Shortly after, San Bernardino police officers Jackson Tubbs and Cynthia Guillen arrivedand spotted Cowser walking across the parking lot to speak to a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Two protesters were also arrested on Saturday at Lakenheath and charged with obstructing public thoroughfares, police said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

One day as Father and I were returning from our walk we found the Grote Markt cordoned off by a double ring of police and soldiers.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom