Air Police

noun

1. an organization of personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Air National Guard serving as police. AP, A.P.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Air Police¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

As authorities searched for the suspects by ground and air, police said gunshots were reported at a home in the 1200 block of Eagle Vista Drive.

From Los Angeles Times

“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police said through a loudspeaker.

From Seattle Times

It’s unclear what prompted the episode on Horizon Air - police said Emerson described having been in a dream-like state.

From Washington Times

It’s unclear what prompted the episode on Horizon Air — police said Emerson described having been in a dream-like state.

From Seattle Times

Smith opened fire when Arriola-Gomez moved toward him in an alley and started to raise the machete in the air, police said.

From Los Angeles Times