Difference between civilan and police

Definitions

noun

1. the force of policemen and officers

verb

1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

Examples

There were 42 free-kicks, two penalties, four bookings and three players sent off, two of whom had to be escorted from the pitch by police.

It got so bad that 12 patrolmen and two police dogs were kept on duty outside the home for several days.

According to police and prosecutors, the two got into a fight after she told him he should be committed to a mental hospital.

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