Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Overpolicing

👉 Overpolicing, also known as overpolicing or excessive police presence, is a phenomenon where law enforcement agencies are excessively policing areas without any clear reason for such action. This can lead to increased crime rates, social unrest, and even fatalities. The term was coined by the London Metropolitan Police in 2013 when they began implementing policies that resulted in an increase in the number of police officers patrolling certain areas. The police were instructed to use "overpolicing" as

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