police department

• Institución gubernamental encargada de hacer cumplir las leyes, mantener el orden público y prevenir e investigar delitos en un territorio determinado.

A government agency responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and preventing and investigating crimes within a specific jurisdiction.

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   A government organization responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing crime within a specific jurisdiction.

   departamento de policía

   • The police department launched an investigation into the robbery.
   • She works as a detective for the city police department.
   • The police department issued a statement about the new safety measures.