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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

Two men have been arrested after a man's body was discovered in a Warwickshire road following a suspected hit-and-run incident, police said.

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

“The police would never believe this,” Chip groaned.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix