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police station

American  

noun

  1. police headquarters for a particular district, from which police officers are dispatched and to which persons under arrest are brought.

police station British  

noun

  1. the office or headquarters of the police force of a district

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Etymology

Origin of police station

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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In the end, the photo of the night was taken around 40 miles away, outside Aylsham police station.

From BBC

He was taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning, before being released under investigation.

From BBC

Lord Mandelson was taken to Wandsworth police station in London for interview, before later being released on bail pending further investigation.

From BBC

He was at the police station for nine hours before being released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

From BBC

The Metropolitan Police then release a statement confirming a 72-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and has been taken to a London police station for interview.

From BBC

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