Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

police-probe

noun

/pəˈliːs proʊb/

Definition

An investigation conducted by law enforcement authorities to gather facts and evidence regarding a crime or suspicious activity.

Examples

The police launched a thorough police probe into the recent thefts in the area.
After several weeks, the police probe produced several leads in the investigation.

Meaning

The term ‘police-probe’ refers to the formal process by which police officers examine situations or incidents to uncover the truth, often involving interviews, searches, and the collection of evidence.