Police ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Police ( noun )

An organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.

Origin:

Late 16th century (originally denoting regulation and control of a community): from old french police, from latin politia, from greek politeia 'citizenship, government', from polis 'city'. the current sense dates from the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The police arrived on the scene within minutes.
2. She called the police to report a theft.
3. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
4. He joined the police force after finishing his training.
5. The police officers were praised for their bravery during the rescue operation.

(As a verb)

Police ( verb )

An organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.

Origin:

Late 16th century (originally denoting regulation and control of a community): from old french police, from latin politia, from greek politeia 'citizenship, government', from polis 'city'. the current sense dates from the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The police arrived on the scene within minutes.
2. She called the police to report a theft.
3. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
4. He joined the police force after finishing his training.
5. The police officers were praised for their bravery during the rescue operation.