This glossary is a basic vocabulary of the police profession. I choose this topic because I would like to work later in the field of investigation and crime.
Arrest
Verb
seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
Example: the police arrested him for possession of marijuana
fr: Arrestation
Authority
Noun
the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something. : the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people.
Example: Parents have a lot of authority over their children.
fr: Autorité
Beacon
Noun
a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.
Example: a chain of beacons carried the news
fr: Gyrophare
Bullet jacket
Noun
metal shell surrounding a metal core, the combination composing a bullet for small arms; the jacket is either made of or coated with a relatively soft metal which engages the rifling in the bore, causing rotation of the bullet.
Example: The policeman's bulletproof jacket will save his life
fr: Veste par balle
Examination
Noun
a detailed inspection or investigation.
Example: The examination was very long for the suspect.
fr: Interrogatoire
Gun
Noun
a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
Example: The policeman threatened the thief with his gun.
fr: Fusil
Investigation
Noun
he action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
Example: An investigation will take place after the events of the last week
fr: Enquête
judgment
Adverb
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example: an error of judgment
fr: Jugement
Justice
Noun
just behavior or treatment.
Example: Justice has not been served
fr: Justice
Patrolling
Verb
keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or traveling around or through it.
Example: the garrison had to patrol the streets to maintain order
fr: Patrouiller
Police car
Noun
a car used by police officers.
Example: The police car drove past the school.
fr: Voiture de police
Police dog
Noun
a dog, especially a German shepherd, trained for use in police work.
Example: The police dog smelled the substances in this house.
fr: Chien de police
registration
Noun
the action or process of registering or of being registered.
Example: The policeman checked the vehicle registration
fr: Immatriculation
Risk
Noun
a situation involving exposure to danger.
Example: The job of a police officer is a big risk
fr: Risque
Safety
Noun
he condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Example: they should leave for their own safety
fr: Sûreté
Security
Noun
the state of being free from danger or threat.
Example: The people of this country are not safe
fr: Securité
Security agent
Noun
A person hired by a private organization to guard a physical plant and maintain order.
Example: The mall's security guard's name is Jimmy.
fr: Agent de sécurité
Serious
Adjectif
(of a subject, state, or activity) demanding careful consideration or application.
Example: marriage is a serious matter
fr: Sérieux
Suspect
Noun
have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.
Example: The 2 boys are suspected of having committed a crime.
fr: Suspect
Uniform
Noun
the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.