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Common collocations with police in American Collocation

police verb transitive

US /pəˈlis/

effectively

effectively
properly
well

Only by effectively engaging with our diverse communities will we be able to police effectively.

severely

heavily
rigorously
strictly

They strictly policed the demonstration removing placards that were deemed inappropriate.

event

parade
protest

A huge security presence is required to police the parade through the town.

area

district
neighbourhood

Find out more about those policing your neighbourhoods.