4.6.6.1 Police

Use this domain for words related to the police.

OMC Codes:

625 Police

What words refer to the police?

police, police officer, policeman, police force, chief of police, posse,

What do police do?

enforce the law, investigate crime, patrol, set up roadblocks, file reports

What tools do police use?

gun, revolver, billy club, handcuffs, police uniform, badge, police car, siren, police radio, whistle

Where do the police work?

police station, precinct, beat,

4.6.6.1.1 Arrest

Use this domain for words related to arresting a criminal.

Louw Nida Codes:

37F Seize, Take into Custody

What do police do to suspected criminals?

pursue, hunt down, look for, post want ads

What words refer to the police arresting a criminal?

arrest, apprehend, apprehension, bust, capture, catch, collar, detain, detention, nab, pick up, seize, seizure, take away, take into custody, take prisoner, trap,

What do the police do to a criminal?

arraign, book, lock up, imprison, put behind bars, handcuff, chain

4.6.6.1.2 Informal justice

Use this domain for words related to informal justice--punishing someone when you are not in a position of authority, as when a mob catches and kills a criminal.

OMC Codes:

627 Informal In-group Justice

What words refer to justice that is not given by someone in authority?

informal justice, mob justice, lynch