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verbs
call the police
• Staff called the police when they noticed a broken window.
tell the police
( also inform the police formal )
• I think we should tell the police.
report something to the police
• Why are so many crimes not reported to the police?
the police investigate something
• Sussex Police are investigating a break-in at the club.
the police catch somebody
• The police are no nearer to catching his killer.
the police arrest somebody/make an arrest
• The police arrested Mr Fox as he tried to leave the country. • Officer Singer said the police have made no arrests in the robbery.
the police question/interview somebody
• Police are questioning two men about the deaths.
the police charge somebody
(= officially say that someone will be judged in a court for committing a crime )
• The police have charged the parents with murder.
the police hold somebody
( also the police detain somebody formal ) (= keep them at a police station )
• The police can hold suspects for up to 48 hours without charge. • The police detained several activists, but released them after questioning.
the police release somebody
• The police released William and all charges were dropped.
the police appeal for something
• Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack.
the police raid/storm a place
• The police raided his home and took his computer.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + police
armed police
• Armed police surrounded the house.
uniformed police
• Uniformed police and plainclothes detectives were present in large numbers.
riot police
• Riot police moved in with tear gas.
traffic police
British English
• Traffic police closed the motorway after the accident.
police + NOUN
a police investigation
• Despite a police investigation, no arrests were made.
a police raid
(= a surprise visit made by the police to search for something illegal )
• Six people were arrested in a police raid on the bar.
a police escort
(= a police officer or officers that go with someone to guard or protect them )
• The teams will parade through the city with a police escort.
a police cordon
(= a line of police officers who are preventing people going somewhere )
• The demonstrators tried to break through a police cordon.
the police force
• Her son is in the police force.
a police officer
• The police officer asked to see his driving licence.
a police station
(= building where the police work )
• They took him down to the police station to ask him some questions.
a police car
• The men were being followed by an unmarked police car.
a police dog
• Police dogs were used to catch the thieves.
police brutality/harassment
(= when the police hit or threaten people )
• He claims to have witnessed many instances of police brutality.
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noun ADJ. armed, mounted | plain-clothes, uniformed | anti-riot, riot | paramilitary, secret, security | federal, local, national, state VERB + POLICE call | alert, tell POLICE + VERB arrest sb | patrol sth | interview sb, question sb | investigate sth | appeal for sth Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. POLICE + NOUN chief, constable, officer | spokesman | headquarters, station | cell He spent the night in a police cell after his arrest. | custody | car, helicopter, van, vehicle an unmarked police car | driver, marksman | dog, horse | authorities, force, service | unit | enquiries, investigation | escort The visiting fans returned to the railway station under police escort. | patrol A routine police patrol spotted signs of a break-in at the offices. | raid Nine arrests were made in a series of police raids across the city. | presence There was a huge police presence at the demonstration. | protection All prosecution witnesses were given police protection. | cordon, lines Some protesters managed to break through the police cordon. | chase | informer | brutality, harassment PHRASES helping the police with their enquiries No arrest has been made, but a man is helping the police with their enquiries.
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