Synonyms for

Policed

Verb / pʌˈli:st / Another word for policed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Policed means to maintain law and order, to keep people safe, or to make sure rules and laws are followed.

Synonyms & similar words

patrol police regulated patrolled guarded monitored watched supervised controlled overseen scrutinized checked surveyed observed administered directed maintained protected secured governed ordered managed

Example sentences

  1. The police officer policed the area to make sure everyone was safe.
  2. The security guard policed the building and monitored the cameras.
  3. The teacher policed the classroom and made sure students were following the rules.
  4. The lifeguard policed the pool and made sure everyone was safe.
  5. The manager policed the employees and made sure they were following the company policies.

Quotes

  • The police aren't here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder. - Richard Daley
  • The police are the public and the public are the police. - Robert Peel
  • The police must secure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public. - Robert Peel

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