die Polizeidirektion
Translation
police headquarters, police directorate, police department
Examples
Die Polizeidirektion befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.
The police headquarters is located in the city center.
Er meldete den Diebstahl bei der Polizeidirektion.
He reported the theft to the police headquarters.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the ((Polizeidirektion)) The witnesses went to the police headquarters.
Similar Words
Polizeipräsidium, Polizeiwache, Kommissariat
Etymology
A compound of 'Polizei' (police) and 'Direktion' (directorate, management).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'directorate' or main office for the 'police'.