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.