police force
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police force
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Security experts say efforts to tackle these crises are hampered by corruption, poor intelligence sharing, and underfunded local police forces.
From BBC
Security arrangements and policing strategies for European matches are developed via a combination of host clubs, national governments, local authorities and regional police forces, with input from Uefa, who run the competitions.
From BBC
The home secretary has said she rejects suggestions that making live facial recognition available to all police forces in England and Wales contributes to a "Big Brother" society.
From BBC
The white paper says: "A system designed in the 1960s, based around 43 local police forces, is no longer fit for purpose."
From BBC
The police force has also been recruiting thousands for temporary police jobs over the election period.
From Barron's
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