highway patrol

noun

1. a state law-enforcement organization whose officers safeguard the highways.

2. a law-enforcement officer or group of officers assigned to patrol a highway.

Example Sentences

The Times confirmed the incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, which said the driver, who is from Westminster, was verbally and physically assaulted.

From Los Angeles Times

The Highway Patrol said the incident unfolded around midnight on Aug. 19.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the California Highway Patrol, the agency is working to identify the two female passengers.

From Los Angeles Times

The department is “assisting the California Highway Patrol in providing protective services for former Vice President Kamala Harris until an alternate plan is established,” said Jennifer Forkish, L.A. police communications director.

From Los Angeles Times

California officials then put into place a plan for the California Highway Patrol to provide dignitary protection for Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

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