noun
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.
海外で困ったら、近くのポリスに相談しよう。
If you get into trouble overseas, ask a nearby police officer for help.
地元のポリスが夜のパトロールを強化した。
The local police increased their nighttime patrols.