Police Terminology

noun a pursuit or hunt

verb to pursue in order to catch or catch up with

• The police engaged in a high-speed chase to apprehend the suspect.
• I love watching action movies with intense chase scenes.
• We decided to chase the sunset and see where it takes us.
• Success is not something you chase, but something you attract by the person you become.

noun a person who wears ordinary clothes rather than a uniform, especially a police officer who does so in order to avoid detection while on duty

• The plainclothesman observed the suspect from a distance before making an arrest.
• The plainclothesman was able to blend in with the crowd while keeping an eye on the target.
• The plainclothesman was like a ninja, sneaking around without anyone noticing.
• She was a plainclothesman in the world of high fashion, always observing and analyzing without drawing attention to herself.

noun a wrestling move where one opponent brings the other to the ground

verb to physically lower something from a higher position

• The police were able to take down the suspect without any injuries.
• I watched the game last night and saw the quarterback take down the opposing team's defense.
• I can't believe she was able to take down that huge burger in just a few minutes!
• She knew she had to take down her opponent in the debate in order to win over the audience.