police force

[puh-lees fawrs]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of police force¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Counter-terrorism policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said police forces across the UK were stepping up patrols at synagogues and Jewish sites to provide reassurance "to all those communities that have been affected by this incident".

From BBC

But day in and day out, the protests have been largely peaceful and fairly small and nothing the city’s police force can’t handle, according to city officials and the protesters themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Set up by the Home Office in April, the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection works across law enforcement to support specialist knowledge and training in police forces.

From BBC

The BBC had placed an undercover reporter within the UK's largest police force.

From BBC

The Parliamentary Security Department is responsible for security within Parliament, and works with police forces, who are responsible for security outside of the parliamentary estate.

From BBC

Related Words

• force 
• police 
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