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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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Categorized English 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 police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
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to apprehend

to arrest someone

Ex: The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape. 
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to convict

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

Ex: The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder. 
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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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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 officers diligently police the neighborhood to ensure community safety. 
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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 security guard patrols the building perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. 
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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 confiscate

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

Ex: The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border. 
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to impound

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

Ex: The city may impound vehicles parked in restricted zones. 
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to nab
to nab
[Verb]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

Ex: The police officer decided to nab the suspect after a brief chase. 
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to turn in

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

Ex: The captain turned in the captured enemy spies to the authorities. 
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