police force
noun
: a body of trained officers entrusted by a government with maintenance of public peace and order, enforcement of laws, and prevention and detection of crime
Examples of police force in a Sentence
He joined the local police force.
mobilized practically the entire police force to track down the escaped criminal
Recent Examples on the Web
Baglio joined the Arlington County police force in June 2024, according to the department.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The notice is a request to police forces around the world to arrest a suspect, pending extradition.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The police force has warned that unverified information about the incident has appeared online, and asked people not to spread any rumours as this could hinder the investigation.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
During a visitation Friday, some attendees spoke of strained relationships with the town’s police force, which has become embroiled in recent years by accusations of over-policing.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The notice is a request to police forces around the world to arrest a suspect, pending extradition.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The police force has warned that unverified information about the incident has appeared online, and asked people not to spread any rumours as this could hinder the investigation.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
During a visitation Friday, some attendees spoke of strained relationships with the town’s police force, which has become embroiled in recent years by accusations of over-policing.
—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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