Zoeken
Police
01
de politie, veiligheidsdiensten
(plural) an organization that catches thieves, killers, etc. and makes sure everyone follows rules
Example
She called the police to report a noise disturbance in her neighborhood.
I called the police hotline to report a suspicious activity.
He learned about the different departments within the police organization.
1.1
de politie, handhaving
(plural) a group of people whose job is to catch thieves, killers, etc. and make sure everyone follows rules
Example
The police apprehended the thief and recovered the stolen items.
They admire the police for their commitment to maintaining law and order.
She thanked the police for their quick response in handling the emergency situation.
to police
01
toezien, bewaken
to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities
Transitive: to police an area
Example
The officers diligently police the neighborhood to ensure community safety.
Authorities must police online platforms to prevent illegal activities and ensure user safety.
Law enforcement agencies are responsible for policing criminal activities within their jurisdiction.
Voorbeeld
She called the police to report a noise disturbance in her neighborhood.
I called the police hotline to report a suspicious activity.
He learned about the different departments within the police organization.
We have confidence in the police's ability to investigate and solve crimes.
We followed the instructions given by the police during an emergency evacuation drill.
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