Police Regulation
/ˈpɒlɪs ˌrɛgjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Rules and directives established by police authorities to regulate conduct, procedures, and organizational operations within police forces.
The city council reviewed the new police regulation to ensure compliance with national standards.
- (n.) Legal statutes and administrative provisions governing the powers and duties of police officers and law enforcement agencies.
Police regulations often specify the proper use of force during arrests.
Forms
- police regulation
- police regulations
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Commentary
Police regulations often combine internal management rules with externally imposed legal standards; drafters should distinguish between procedural directives and substantive legal authority.
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