Law Enforcement Procedures

noun an explosive weapon that is used to destroy buildings, vehicles, or other targets

verb to attack or destroy with a bomb

• The bomb squad successfully diffused the explosive device.
• I heard there was a bomb threat at the airport.
• That party last night was the bomb!
• Her new album is a bomb, everyone is talking about it.

noun a device or setup that is intended to catch someone in a trap or to cause harm or injury

• The soldiers were trained to detect and disarm any booby traps set by the enemy.
• Watch out for that booby trap in the hallway, it's a sneaky one!
• I almost fell for the booby trap that my friend set up as a prank.
• The contract had several hidden clauses that acted like a booby trap for unsuspecting clients.

verb to take or seize (someone's property) with authority; to confiscate something

• The police have the authority to confiscate any illegal items found during a search.
• I heard they confiscated all the snacks at the movie theater.
• The teacher confiscated my phone because I was texting in class.
• Sometimes, it feels like life has a way of confiscating all our hopes and dreams.

noun the act of not being noticed or observed

verb to not be noticed or observed

• Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that no errors would escape notice.
• I don't know how she manages to escape notice with that bright pink hair.
• Even with his flashy outfit, he still managed to escape notice in the crowded club.
• The subtle nuances of the painting were so captivating that they could not escape notice.

noun a person's facial expression or features

adjective having the face or surface turned downward

• The patient was instructed to lie face down during the massage therapy session.
• I found a comfortable spot to lay face down on the beach and soak up the sun.
• After a long night of partying, he passed out face down on the couch.
• Despite the challenges, she always faced them head on and never backed down.

noun a group of people or things that are brought together in a particular order or for a particular purpose

• The event organizers have finalized the lineup for the music festival.
• Have you seen the lineup for the concert next weekend?
• The lineup for the show is gonna be lit!
• The team's lineup of players is looking strong for the upcoming match.

noun a procession of vehicles, typically carrying an important person

• The president arrived at the event in a motorcade surrounded by security.
• We got stuck in traffic because of the motorcade for the VIPs.
• The motorcade rolled up with all the fancy cars and police escorts.
• Her entourage was like a motorcade, always following her around wherever she went.

verb to remove or take away something by plucking or pulling it off

adverb in a manner that involves removing or taking away something by plucking or pulling it off

• The sniper was able to pick off enemy soldiers from a great distance.
• I saw the quarterback pick off the opposing team's pass.
• The detective was able to pick off the suspect during the stakeout.
• The team was able to pick off key players from the competition, securing their victory.

noun a legal document issued by a court authorizing law enforcement officials to conduct a search of a specified location

• The police obtained a search warrant before entering the suspect's home.
• The cops got a search warrant to bust into the guy's place.
• The feds scored a search warrant to raid the dude's crib.
• Obtaining a search warrant is like getting a golden ticket to uncover the truth.

verb to make a solemn declaration or promise

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• As a public official, she was sworn to uphold the laws of the land.
• I was sworn to secrecy about the surprise party.
• We were sworn to keep our lips sealed about the prank we pulled.
• He was sworn to protect his little sister no matter what.

noun the art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy

• The military developed new tactics to counter the enemy's advances.
• She used some clever tactics to win the game.
• I don't like his sneaky tactics to get what he wants.
• In negotiations, sometimes you have to change tactics to get the best deal.

noun a connection or fastening

verb to secure or fasten with a rope, string, or cord

• The project manager had to tie up some loose ends before the deadline.
• I need to tie up a few things before we can leave.
• Let's tie up this meeting and grab some lunch.
• The detective was able to tie up all the loose ends of the case and solve it.

noun A person who specializes in analyzing and identifying fingerprints for forensic purposes

• The fingerprint analyst carefully examined the evidence collected from the crime scene.
• The fingerprint analyst was able to match the prints found at the scene to a suspect.
• The fingerprint analyst busted the perp using the prints left at the scene.
• The fingerprint analyst was like a detective uncovering the hidden clues in the fingerprints.

noun a physical attack on someone

adjective pertaining to a usual or typical assault that is not aggravated or serious in nature

• The defendant was charged with common assault after allegedly physically attacking the victim.
• He got into a fight at the bar and ended up with a common assault charge.
• She's facing a rap for common assault because of that bar brawl.
• His words were like a common assault on her emotions, leaving her feeling hurt and vulnerable.

noun the action of making a hoax emergency call to bring about a response from law enforcement, usually a SWAT team

• Swatting is the act of making a hoax emergency call to bring a large number of armed police officers to a particular location.
• I heard that they got swatted last night after someone made a fake 911 call.
• Don't be an idiot and try swatting someone, it's a serious crime.
• His words were like a swatting, causing chaos and confusion among the group.

noun A list of people or things to be killed or eliminated

• The government official was reviewing the kill list of known terrorists.
• Did you hear about the new recruit who made it onto the kill list?
• I can't believe he's on the hit list now.
• Her to-do list is so long, it's like a kill list for productivity.

noun a thorough search of a person's clothing or body, typically by a security official

verb to conduct a thorough search of a person's clothing or body, typically by a security official

• The security officer performed a thorough patdown before allowing the passenger to board the plane.
• I always feel awkward during a patdown at the airport, but I know it's necessary for safety.
• The bouncer gave me a quick patdown before letting me into the club.
• The detective conducted a mental patdown of the suspect's alibi, looking for any inconsistencies.

noun a type of explosive device that is worn on the body and detonated by the person carrying it

• The authorities were on high alert for any potential threats involving a body bomb.
• I heard they found a body bomb in the suspect's car.
• The criminal was caught red-handed with a body bomb in his possession.
• Her explosive temper was like a ticking body bomb waiting to go off.