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state police

American  

noun

  1. a police force under state authority rather than under the authority of a city or county in the state.


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Meanwhile, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has ordered state police to investigate the crash that killed Juarez on Sunday.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

During an April conversation about the DPS contract, Rodriguez noted the state police force’s cameras could improve surveillance in areas where locals are unwilling to install their own cameras.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

BBC Scotland News has contacted Italy's state police for comment.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Marchion has asked the court to delay the closing until state police complete its investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Now he must hide from the state police, who guard the depot at Lecheria, a gritty industrial neighborhood on the northwestern outskirts of Mexico City.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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