Die Stadtteilpolizei
Example: Die Stadtteilpolizei sorgt für Sicherheit in unserem Viertel.
Definition
"Die Stadtteilpolizei" refers to local police units responsible for maintaining safety and order within specific neighborhoods or districts. They focus on community-oriented policing by addressing local concerns and ensuring the well-being of residents in their assigned areas.
Etymology
The term "die Stadtteilpolizei" is a compound German word combining "Stadtteil" (district or neighborhood) and "Polizei" (police). "Stadtteil" comes from "Stadt" (city) and "Teil" (part), literally meaning a part of a city. The word reflects the police force's role in serving specific city sections.
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"Die Stadtteilpolizei" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the neighborhood police