police
The police are the official organization responsible for making sure that people obey the law. They also protect people and property and arrest criminals.
He called the police to report a robbery.
Contact the police if you see anything suspicious.
Police is a plural noun. You use a plural form of a verb after it.
The police were called to the scene of the crime.
Be careful
Don't refer to an individual member of the police force as a ‘police’. You usually refer to him or her as a police officer. You can also say policeman or policewoman.
Don't refer to an individual member of the police force as a ‘police’. You usually refer to him or her as a police officer. You can also say policeman or policewoman.
A police officer stood outside the building.