Police

Civilian officials enforcing laws.

law enforcement constabulary

Police are civilian officials who enforce laws and maintain order.

/pəˈliːs/

The term 'police' comes from the French word 'police,' meaning 'government or regulation.'

Police officers are people who help keep us safe by enforcing laws and responding to emergencies, like firefighters or paramedics.

The word 'police' comes from the Latin word 'politia,' meaning a form of civil administration
Some police forces use dogs to help with investigations and searches
The oldest continuously operating police force in the United States is the Boston Police Department

police force law enforcement agency

governmental organization public safety

state police local police transit police

officer precinct patrol car

government society

governmental organization public service