police

[pəˈliːs]

Definition:
1. The force of policemen and officers.
2. Maintain the security of by carrying out a control.

Use 'police' in a sentence:

1. The police appealed for calm.
2. He rang up the police station.
3. He was manacled by the police.
4. The full state and police machinery ground into action.
5. Police were heavily armed.
6. The police bashed the door down.
7. The police trailed Dale for days.
8. Whom do the police suspect?
9. It is the business of the police to protect the community.
10. Police attempted to turn back.
11. The police arrived, so we scarpered.
12. The police are after him.
13. Police are hunting his killer.
14. The police don't have much to go on.
15. She was a problem child, always in trouble with the police.
16. The police caught him speeding.
17. The police asked me to make a statement.
18. He's in trouble with the police.
19. The police still haven't found the murder weapon.
20. The police investigation is ongoing.
21. The police are trying to restore public order.
22. The police didn't believe her story.
23. Police work is mainly routine.
24. The police are worried that the man may be armed.
25. Police surrounded the building.
26. The police have opened an investigation into the death.
27. The police log all phone calls.
28. Should police officers carry guns ?
29. Police in many countries carry guns.
30. Get out of the house or I'll call the police.
31. The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers.
32. The police were much in evidence at today's demonstration.
33. The police cordoned everything off.
34. We had a visit from the police last night.
35. This place is crawling with police.
36. The police searched the place.
37. The police wear dark blue uniforms.
38. The police officer radioed for help.
39. The police were unable to gain entrance to the house.
40. It is my duty to report it to the police.
41. Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting.
42. Call the police at the first sign of trouble.
43. Police marksmen opened fire.
44. The police found a quantity of drugs at his home.
45. Police evacuated nearby buildings.
46. The police had to employ force to enter the building.
47. Several newspapers made allegations of corruption in the city's police department.
48. He asked to be put under police protection.
49. The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm.
50. The police made several arrests.
51. The police arrived to arrest him.
52. The police said the attack was an isolated incident.
53. The police presented a reactive rather than preventive strategy against crime.
54. The powers of the police must be clearly defined.
55. The relationship between the police and the local community has improved.
56. Police suspect a local gang.
57. Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident.
58. Police are trying to establish the cause of death.
59. The police play a vital role in our society.
60. The police force should be independent of direct government control.