ポリス
Meanings
1
Can refer either to the police as an organization or to a police officer. The katakana form often feels loanword-like or stylized compared with the more standard 警察 and 警察官.
If you get into trouble overseas, ask a nearby police officer for help.
The local police increased their nighttime patrols.
Usage patterns
- ポリスを呼ぶto call the police
If you feel in danger, please call the police right away.
- ポリスに捕まるto be caught by the police
He was caught by the police for speeding.