der Polizeischutz
Translation
police protection, police escort
Examples
Der Zeuge steht unter Polizeischutz.
The witness is under police protection.
Er bat um Polizeischutz für seine Familie.
He asked for police protection for his family.
Grammar Patterns
to be under ((sth.)) to be under police protection The witness is under police protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bewachung (guarding), Sicherheit (security), Eskorte (escort)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Polizei' (police) and 'Schutz' (protection).
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'shield' (Schutz) being held by the police to protect someone.