police force

• Órgão organizado de funcionários autorizado pelo Estado ou pela comunidade a fazer cumprir as leis, manter a ordem pública e prevenir e investigar crimes.

An organized body of officers empowered by a state or community to enforce laws, maintain public order, and prevent and detect crime.

1. Law enforcement organizationB1formal

   An organized body of officers responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing crime.

   Força policial

   • The police force is investigating the robbery.
   • She joined the police force after graduating from the academy.
   • The local police force works closely with the community.