police department

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English

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Noun

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police department (plural police departments)

  1. (law enforcement) Police force, especially a local or regional branch of a national police force.
    Synonyms: (abbreviation) PD, police force, police service, police

Usage notes

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The term "police department" is not used in the UK, except when referring to North American police departments.

Derived terms

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  • PD (abbreviation)
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