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Law enforcement

The collective name for the efforts of enforcing and ensuring observance, obedience to the law.

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disturbance

Law enforcement; Police

The display of noisy, disorderly and violent behavior or outburst in a public place.

accomplice

Law enforcement; Police

Someone who helps another person commit a crime. An accomplice is a person who participates in the commission of a crime without having to take part in the physical criminal ...

crime-scene tape

Law enforcement; Police

Brightly-colored tape used by law enforcement officers to cordon off an area or crime scene.

profiling

Law enforcement; Police

Criminal investigation analysis and classification of an individual based on his/her personal background information.

burglar

Law enforcement; Police

Someone who enters a property illegally with the intention of stealing something.

joyriding

Law enforcement; Police

Stealing a vehicle and driving it around at high speed solely for pleasure.

intruder

Law enforcement; Police

Someone who enters a property without permission usually with the intention to commit a crime.