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Police department
/pəlˈiːs dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
/pəlˈiːs dɪpˈɑːɹtmənt/Police department
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the governmental agency responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and enforcing laws within a jurisdiction
Example
The police department issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
The police department gave back the stolen jewelry to its owner.
The committee's investigation condemned the police department for its excessive use of force.
The police department is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws in the city.
The police department issued a warning to drivers about the increase in car thefts in the area.
