From root: pulis
Usage Note
Kapulisan refers to the entire police organization or the collective body of officers. It is used when discussing the institution or its general activities.
Examples
" Tinawag namin ang kapulisan. "
Natural Translation
We called the police.
Literal Translation
Called we the police-force.
" Humingi kami ng tulong sa kapulisan. "
Natural Translation
We asked for help from the police force.
Literal Translation
Asked we of help from the police-force.
" Nangako ang kapulisan na palalakasin ang seguridad sa lugar matapos ang sunod-sunod na insidente noong nakaraang buwan. "
Natural Translation
The police force promised to strengthen security in the area after the series of incidents last month.
Literal Translation
Promised the police-force that will-strengthen the security at place after the consecutive incidents last month.
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