police blotter
A 'police blotter' is an essential tool in law enforcement for tracking and documenting daily activities and incidents.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(technical, US, UK)A logbook maintained by police to record arrests, incidents, and significant events.
Example
- The officer updated the police blotter with details of the recent arrest.
- The police blotter showed an increase in thefts over the weekend.
B2Journalism
(informal, US)A section in a newspaper or online news source summarizing local crime and police activities.
Example
- The newspaper's police blotter highlighted several burglary cases in the area.
- Residents often check the police blotter to stay informed about neighborhood safety.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "police blotter":