Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Law Enforcement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to law enforcement such as "arrest", "interrogate", and "handcuff".

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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to arrest
to arrest [verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .
to apprehend
to apprehend [verb]

to arrest someone

Ex: The decision to apprehend the suspect was made after careful surveillance and analysis .
to convict
to convict [verb]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

Ex: The prosecutor worked diligently to build a strong case that would convict the accused .
to interrogate
to interrogate [verb]

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

Ex: The prosecutor sought permission to interrogate the key witness to strengthen the case .
to police
to police [verb]

to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities

Ex: The security team works to police the premises and prevent unauthorized access .
to patrol
to patrol [verb]

to regularly move through a designated area, such as streets or neighborhoods, to ensure safety, security, and adherence to rules

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border to ensure the security of the country .
to handcuff
to handcuff [verb]

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

Ex: The security personnel had to handcuff the unruly individual until the situation could be properly addressed .
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 detective chose to cuff the suspect before transporting them to the courthouse .
to confiscate
to confiscate [verb]

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

Ex: If students violate school rules , teachers may confiscate unauthorized items .
to impound
to impound [verb]

to temporarily take possession of something, typically by legal authority, as a measure of security or due to a violation

Ex: If found in violation of environmental regulations , authorities may impound a company 's equipment .
to nab
to nab [verb]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

Ex: The detective successfully nabbed the thief in the act of stealing .
to turn in
to turn in [verb]

to give someone or something to the authorities or the person in charge

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