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Law and Regulation - Police Operations & Detention

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body search

an examination of a person's body by police or officials to find weapons, drugs, or other illegal items

Ex: The officer conducted a body search at the airport. 
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breath test

a method used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath to determine if they are under the influence of alcohol

Ex: During a traffic stop, police officers often administer a breath test to drivers suspected of drinking alcohol. 
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to breathalyze

to administer a breath test to determine the level of alcohol in someone's bloodstream

Ex: The police officer asked him to breathalyze after suspecting he was driving under the influence. 
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breathalyzer

a special device used by the police, which analyzes the content of a driver's breath to determine how much alcohol they have consumed

Ex: The officer asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer to check for alcohol consumption. 
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to bring in

(of law enforcers) to arrest someone and take them to the police station

Ex: The officers brought the captured suspect in during the early hours. 
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bust
bust
[noun]

a raid or arrest, often resulting from police or law enforcement investigations

Ex: The drug bust happened early this morning. 
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to handcuff

to restrain a person's hands together using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest

Ex: The police officer decided to handcuff the suspect to prevent any attempts to flee. 
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to cuff
to cuff
[Verb]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

Ex: The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest. 
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to detain
to detain
[Verb]

to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go

Ex: The immigration officers have the authority to detain individuals entering the country illegally. 
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emergency services

the people and organizations that help in urgent situations

Ex: Emergency services arrived quickly to extinguish the fire. 
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lockdown
lockdown
[noun]

a situation in which people are required to stay in a secure place, often for safety or security reasons

Ex: The school went into lockdown during the emergency. 
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pursuit
pursuit
[noun]

the act of chasing, trying to catch, or going after something or someone

Ex: The dog ran in pursuit of the ball. 
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to raid
to raid
[Verb]

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

Ex: The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers. 
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to recruit

to find people to join the armed forces

Ex: The military aimed to recruit new members to strengthen its forces. 
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roadblock
roadblock
[noun]

a barrier or obstruction placed across a road, often by authorities, to control or stop traffic

Ex: The police set up a roadblock to catch the fleeing suspect. 
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to seize
to seize
[Verb]

to take something forcefully, typically through authority or power

Ex: The rebels seized control of the city's main square, barricading the streets and declaring their independence. 
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siege
siege
[noun]

the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender

Ex: The city endured a prolonged siege as enemy forces surrounded it, cutting off all supply routes. 
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takedown
takedown
[noun]

an arrest or sudden police action, often unexpected

Ex: The police carried out a takedown at midnight. 
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victim support

services or assistance provided to people who have been harmed by a crime

Ex: She contacted victim support after the robbery. 
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to lock down

to restrict access to a place or area, usually for security or safety reasons

Ex: The school had to lock down during the threat. 
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inquest
inquest
[noun]

an official investigation that is held in front of a jury; especially in cases associated with death by unnatural causes

Ex: The inquest revealed that the death was caused by a drug overdose. 
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to interrogate

to question someone in an aggressive way for a long time in order to get information

Ex: The detective decided to interrogate the suspect to uncover details about the crime. 
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interrogatory

a formal series of questions, often written, asked to get information

Ex: The lawyer sent an interrogatory to the witness before the trial. 
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seizure
seizure
[noun]

the act of legally taking possession of something

Ex: The bank ordered the seizure of the debtor's property. 
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