Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

police-liaison

Noun

/pəˈliːs liˈeɪ.zən/

Definition

A police liaison is a person, often a police officer, assigned to maintain communication between the police force and another organization or the community.

Examples

The police liaison attended community meetings to discuss local safety issues.
As a police liaison officer, she worked to build trust between the police and the residents.

Meaning

The role typically involves facilitating information exchange, addressing concerns, and promoting cooperation between the police and the public or specific groups.