A2 the official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching people who have committed a crime:
The police are investigating fraud allegations against him.
› members of this organization:
There should be more police patrolling the area on foot.
More examples
- The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.
- The police gave out road-safety booklets to the children.
- Get out of here now or I'll call the police.
- When she was stopped by the police for speeding, she gave them a false name and address.
- The role of the police is to ensure that the law is obeyed.
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