Police department

Pronunciation: /pəˈɫis dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/

Police department (noun)

  1. A local government unit that employs police officers to keep order, prevent crime, and respond to emergencies.
  2. An organized agency of police personnel under a city or regional authority, with rules, leadership, and budgets.

Examples

  • The police department responds quickly to emergencies.
  • Our police department patrols the streets every night.