Police Authority
/ˈpɒlɪs əˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or statutory body empowered to enforce laws, maintain public order, and exercise policing functions within a specified jurisdiction.
The police authority implemented new measures to reduce urban crime.
- (n.) An administrative entity responsible for overseeing and managing police services, often distinct from operational police forces.
The local police authority allocated funds for community safety programs.
Forms
- police authority
- police authorities
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Commentary
The term can refer both to the authoritative body exercising policing powers and to the administrative organization managing police resources; context typically clarifies the intended meaning.
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