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Police

/pəˈlis/
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(noun) A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.

The police will get you to find the bullets.
You have to report to the police at once.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ arrived at the scene within minutes and began interviewing witnesses about the incident.

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