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
Talks also paused while the city and union agreed to work on 2023 Wisconsin Act 12, a state funding law that, in part, mandated Milwaukee grow its police force.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
It’s surrounded by three cities with local police forces: Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines (the fourth, Southwest Ranches, is patrolled by Davie).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
The Chinese Liberation Army and local armed police force and militias have assisted in disaster relief efforts by conducting rescue operations, repairing damaged roads and providing supplies to those in need, per Xinhua.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 July 2025
Vietnam will purchase helicopters from the United States for its police force, as Hanoi—historically reliant on Russian weaponry—deepens its partnership with Washington.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
It’s surrounded by three cities with local police forces: Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines (the fourth, Southwest Ranches, is patrolled by Davie).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
The Chinese Liberation Army and local armed police force and militias have assisted in disaster relief efforts by conducting rescue operations, repairing damaged roads and providing supplies to those in need, per Xinhua.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 July 2025
Vietnam will purchase helicopters from the United States for its police force, as Hanoi—historically reliant on Russian weaponry—deepens its partnership with Washington.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for police force
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“Police force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20force. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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