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The phrase "a real police" is not correct in standard English usage.
It is typically used incorrectly as "police" is a collective noun and does not take an article like "a" in this context.
Example: "The city needs a real police presence to ensure safety."
Alternatives: "a real police force" or "an actual police department."
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If you want an interesting perspective on a police procedural, watch it with a real police officer.
It took a while for them to believe that the officers were actually from a real police force.
(The presence of actors playing armed police demands the presence of a real police officer, watching to make sure curious passersby don't get too curious).
As part of her research for her role, riding along with a real police detective, she has seen a lot worse than Hollywood Boulevard.
Pursuing the job as an avocation -- defined, in Baltimorese, as being "a real police" -- means risking professional stagnation, if not outright ruin, but the satisfactions are worth the risk.
What he did in the next 49 was equally inspired: he allowed this fictional world he had created to evolve organically, like a real police precinct in a real city.
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These days, he says, if he sees a group of real police officers, he wants to go up and reposition them.
In November, we launched a new advert showing real police officers telling their own stories about why they joined, and why it's important that officers reflect the communities they serve.
If you get a call, report it to the real police, and use another phone if necessary.
"But we are still a real Iraqi police force".
Hank was a real Los Angeles police officer once; now he and Earl are security guards assigned to the same detail.
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