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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Park has been a close ally of the police and fire unions in the city, calling for more cops and firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

They had also agreed to push ahead with a major police training deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The local police force apologized for arresting Nowak and an independent investigation into the matter has been launched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there are "serious questions for police" following the release of bodycam footage showing how officers responded to the murder of teenager Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For the next three days Cato was at the Haarlem police station from early morning until curfew, pestering Dutch and Germans alike to let her see her husband.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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