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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Tamasi’s sworn account raises more questions about the deputy police chief’s behind-the-scenes influence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She urged anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact police.

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

A man’s voice, and again the message, “Oom Herman’s been taken to the police station. That means they’re on to everything. . . .”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom