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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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It has led some of these rural communities, who live in close proximity to the kidnapping gangs and in the woeful absence of effective policing, to come up with their own solutions.

From BBC

“The idea that this law is about policing is hogwash,” Zbur said.

From Los Angeles Times

“But now, because of some of the negative talk about policing in general, there’s less of that, less of a following in your father’s or grandfather’s footsteps.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The BBC reported in March that Retailleau wanted these interceptions to begin - but had conceded it was a difficult issue for his government to solve because of their maritime policing rules.

From BBC

Community leaders say tackling knife crime requires more than policing — it demands investment, compassion, and prevention.

From BBC