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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Over the past year, police departments across the country have expanded their use of drones, which increasingly function as first responders to a variety of crime scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The other has been treated for serious injuries and has been discharged, police confirmed.

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

Yesterday the S.D.—the political police who worked under the Gestapo—had ordered her to close the family clothing store.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom