La police de quartier
Example: La police de quartier organise une réunion avec les habitants.
Definition
"La police de quartier" refers to a local police unit responsible for maintaining safety and security within a specific neighborhood, often working closely with residents to address community concerns and improve public safety.
Etymology
The phrase "la police de quartier" comes from French, where "police" means law enforcement or police force, and "quartier" means neighborhood or district. Together, it literally means neighborhood police. Did you know this concept emphasizes community-oriented policing to build trust?
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"La police de quartier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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