Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

all-points-bulletin

noun

/ɔːl pɔɪnts ˈbʊlɪtɪn/

Definition

An alert used by law enforcement agencies to broadcast information about a person or vehicle that is wanted in connection to a crime.

Examples

The police issued an all-points bulletin after the bank robbery to catch the suspect quickly.
Law enforcement agencies across the region were notified via an all-points bulletin regarding the missing person.

Meaning

An all-points bulletin (APB) is issued to notify officers and agencies to be on the lookout for a suspect or involved person, providing details to assist in their capture or identification.