police force

American  

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /

noun

1. Often the force or the Force the police, an organized civil force for enforcing laws.

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Etymology

Origin of police force

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

A contingent of German soldiers seemed to be supplementing the regular police force.

From Literature

Investigations into crimes like theft that happened before the war are in limbo with police forces under attack, some said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A police force is investigating allegations surrounding breast cancer treatment at a hospital trust.

From BBC

It was later expanded across all police forces in England and Wales in 2023.

From BBC

"I think we have to develop solutions that put the responsibility back into other places like public authorities, owners of spaces, police forces," she says.

From BBC

Related Words

• force
• police
• security force