Law enforcement

Law enforcement

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

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uniformed presence

Law enforcement; Police

Visible numbers of police officers in uniform on the streets or at a crime scene usually designed for a show of force.

graffiti

Law enforcement; Police

Writing or graphics sprayed, scratched, or painted on public walls or other public surfaces without permission.

legalistic style

Law enforcement; Police

An organizational style used in police departments that emphasizes aggressive crime fighting and attempts to control officer behavior through a rule-bound, "by-the-book" ...

human disorder

Law enforcement; Police

A form of societal neglect resulting from the disorderly actions of individuals in a neighborhood; examples include public drinking, street corner gangs, street harassment, ...

call girl

Law enforcement; Police

One who represents the upper end of the economic scale of prostitution by catering to a more affluent customer and generally making arrangements over the telephone. Since call ...