police beat
The term "police beat" can refer to both a designated patrol area for law enforcement and a section in news media focused on crime reports.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(common)A specific area assigned to a police officer for regular patrolling and law enforcement duties.
Example
- Officer Smith is well-acquainted with the residents in his police beat.
B2Journalism
(common)A section in news reporting focused on local crimes and police activities.
Example
- The journalist covered the police beat, reporting on recent arrests and incidents.
C1Australia
(regional)A small police station with limited facilities, often located in an officer's residence or a shopping center.
Example
- In Queensland, many neighborhoods have a police beat for quicker response times.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "police beat":
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