police line
A "police line" is used by law enforcement to establish boundaries for safety, evidence preservation, and crowd control.
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Definition
B2Crime or Accident Scene
(technical, formal)A barrier marked with tape to restrict access to an area under investigation.
Example
- The police line around the crime scene kept onlookers at a distance.
B2Crowd Control
(formal)A formation of officers to manage and direct crowds during events or protests.
Example
- The police line prevented the protestors from entering the restricted area.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "police line":
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