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Def: 1. the governmental department established to maintain order, enforce the law, and prevent and detect crime
Example: The police has to ensure that laws and regulations are complied with and to take the necessary steps to prevent crime.
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Def: 2. the people working for the governmental organization established to maintain order, enforce the law, and prevent and detect crime
Example: Police are likely to experience conflict situations in their daily work.
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| Usage note |
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We use 'the police' to refer to the organization responsible maintaining public order.
'Police' referring to the people working for the organization is treated as plural
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Police and Border Guard Board
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police (verb)
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policing
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be sought/ wanted by the police
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call the police
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turn to the police
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criminal police
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traffic police
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security police
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riot police
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police officer
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police college
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police patrol
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police prefect
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police prefecture
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police service
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police station
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police uniform
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Police and Border Guard Board
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Police and Border Guard Act
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