noun
police authorities; the police
Refers to the police as an official body or institution, often used in news or formal contexts.
警察当局は事件の詳細をまだ発表していない。
The police authorities have not yet released the details of the case.
警察 is the general term for 'police', while 警察当局 specifically refers to the police as an official authority or institution.
Compound of 警察 (police) and 当局 (authorities).