Vocabulary part of speech arrest verb assailant noun at large (on the loose) preposition + adjective armed and

dangerous adjective

Meaning take into police control

Example sentence My partner arrested the man who set fire to the building. Did you see the assailant run away? I'm afraid that the man who robbed the bank is still at large. Do not approach the thief if you see him. He is considered armed and dangerous. We're calling for back up now that we know she has a gun. Your husband's bail is posted at 20, 000 dollars.

person who assaults or attacks not caught, running free

is carrying a weapon and has a violent background police that are called in to support or help large amount of money that someone pays as a promise to appear in cour heavy stick that police use for controlling crowds or defending themselves register someone as a criminal enter a residence, car, or business illegally a person who breaks into a home or business and steals items individual room in a jail/prison a person who is doing (or supposed to be doing) jailtime police officer (common slang) a file that lists all of the crimes a person has committed the place where a crime happened

back-up noun bail noun

baton (night stick) noun

No, we don't carry guns. We only have batons.

book someone verb break into verb burglar noun cell noun convict noun cop/copper noun criminal record noun crime scene noun

We're taking your brother down to the station to book him. Do you have any idea who would have broken into your car? We think the burglar got in through your chimney. We'll have to keep you in a cell until someone comes to pay your bail. Please be aware that there is a convict on the loose. Did somebody here call the cops? We don't allow anyone with a criminal record into our country. Please stay outside the yellow tape. This is a

crime scene. cruiser (squad car) noun (in) custody noun DUI/DWI police car Please step out of your vehicle and get into the police cruiser. You will be happy to know that we have taken the kidnapper into custody. Your record says that you have two previous DUIs.

under police control

(Driving Under the Influence/Driving while Intoxicated). Driving after drinking too much alcohol police officer responsible for solving crime receive punishment for a crime by spending time in jail argument/trouble in the home(often leads to violence) get away from a holding place a major crime (e.g. murder) money that a person pays for breaking a law marks left by fingers that identify a person

detective noun

The detective is going to ask you a few questions about the man's appearance. You won't be required to do any time but you will have to pay a fine. We've had a number of calls reporting a domestic dispute in your hotel room. If you try to escape we will have to restrain you with handcuffs. Murder is considered a felony and is punishable by life in prison. You can get charged a large fine for speeding in a school zone. We're going to have to check your personal belongings for fingerprints. It is illegal to carry unregistered firearms such as rifles and pistols. Stay away from this area at night as there is a lot of gang activity. You will be considered innocent until you are proven guilty. We put your boyfriend in handcuffs, because we saw him climbing through your window and thought he was an intruder.

do time verb + noun domestic dispute adjective + noun escape verb felony noun fine noun fingerprints noun

firearms noun gang noun guilty adjective handcuffs noun

weapons that shoot

a group of people often associated with crime and drugs responsible for a crime, deserving of punishment metal rings that attach to wrists to keep criminals (or the accused)from escaping

innocent adjective

not responsible for the crime

We'll believe you are innocent when you show us your receipt for the items in the bag. Someone called to report an intruder on the third floor. The guards will be patrolling the prison all day long. Stealing a road sign is considered a misdemeanor,but is punishable by a large fine. Two of your neighbours have made a noise complaint tonight. I'm going to get you to tell your story to my partner. We always patrol the downtown core on the weekends. The perpetrator is still at large. Beware of pickpockets on the subway. Our local cops carry pistols but rarely use them. We are in pursuit of a man in a green jacket and orange pants. According to our radar you were driving well above the speed limit. We have twenty officers investigating the bank robbery. Your license shows a clean driving record except for one speeding ticket from five years ago. Do you know who stole your wallet?

intruder noun jail (prison) noun misdemeanor noun

a person who enters a home or business illegally a place where criminals are confined a minor crime (punishment is usually a fine or less than one year in jail) a call to the police to complain of disturbing noise (usually music or a party) another officer that a policeman drives and works with observe and protect an area person who committed the crime a thief who steals from people's pockets in transit or in crowds a hand held firearm

noise complaint noun

partner noun

patrol (on patrol) verb perpetrator noun pickpocket noun pistol noun pursuit noun radar noun/adjective

the act of searching for

radio wave transmission that helps police track cars and map crime scenes theft; taking something that does not belong to you, often with force a fine given to a driver who gets caught driving beyond the speed limit to take something that does not belong to you

robbery noun speeding ticket noun

steal verb

street crime noun thief noun walkie-talkie noun wanted adjective witness verb young offender (juvenile delinquent) noun

crime such as drugs and prostitution somebody who steals hand held radio each partner carries being searched for by police to see something happen a minor who commits a crime (usually under age of 18)

Don't give the beggars any money. You will only be promoting street crime. We have found the thief who stole your car. My partner told me your license plate over his walkie-talkie. A man from your hotel is wanted for his involvement in a murder. Three people witnessed the murder but they are afraid to speak. Your punishment will be less severe because you are a young offender.