university police
nounUK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti pəˈliːs/
US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti pəˈliːs/
The police who keep a college campus safe.
The university police helped a student find her lost backpack.
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2. The department that handles safety and emergencies at a university.
Call the university police if you see a fire in the dorm.
3. Officers who enforce rules and laws on college grounds.
The university police stopped a car driving too fast near the library.
4. A group that helps students and staff during campus events.
University police directed traffic during the big football game.