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  2. Red ball - Wikipedia

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    Red ball, an impending murder, in the science fiction film Minority Report; Red ball or redball, jargon for a high-profile police case that draws media and political attention, often used in the book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets; Red ball, a ball used in snooker or billiards, see glossary of cue sports terms; Red ball, a red cricket ...

  3. List of police-related slang terms - Wikipedia

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    Ḥakem (حاكم) is a Tunisian slang term for police, meaning "ruler" in Arabic. [citation needed] Harness bull American term for a uniformed officer. [32] A reference to the Sam Browne belt that was formerly part of some police uniforms, also Harness cop, Harness man. [33] Havāladāra Term meaning Constable in Marathi. Heat or The Heat ...

  4. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...

  5. Category:Law enforcement terminology - Wikipedia

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  6. Emergency service response codes - Wikipedia

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    Some agencies may use the terms "upgrade" and "downgrade" to denote an increase or decrease in priority. For example, if a police unit is conducting a Code 1 response to an argument, and the dispatcher reports that the argument has escalated to a fight, the unit may report an "upgrade" to a Code 3 response.

  7. Viral Video Does Not Depict Police Enforcing Minnesota’s ...

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    Social media users are sharing a video of law enforcement officers firing paintball guns at residents of a Minneapolis neighborhood and claiming that the patrol was a product of Minnesota Gov. Tim ...

  8. Prison slang - Wikipedia

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    Red light 'Red light' is the code-word used by inmates to warn that prison officers are approaching Rock spider Child sex offender Screw Pejorative term for prison officer Scrim Pejorative term for inmates who work in clerical positions within the prison. Portmanteau of 'Screw' and 'Crim'. Segro Segregation wing Shiv Makeshift stabbing weapon

  9. Use of vehicle-stopping device poses questions from police ...

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    Police give the man and woman commands until detaining both. Afterward, police survey the damage. "Jesus, it locked his tire up and he hit that curb," the officer who used the Grappler told another.