die Polizeiangabe
Translation
police statement, police report, information from the police
Examples
Laut Polizeiangabe gab es keine Verletzten.
According to the police report, there were no injuries.
Die Polizeiangaben waren oft widersprüchlich.
The police statements were often contradictory.
Grammar Patterns
according to the police statement/report ((prepositional phrase)) According to the police statement, the road is closed.
Similar Words
Polizeimeldung (police notice), Polizeibericht (police report)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Polizei' (police) and 'Angabe' (statement, information). 'Angabe' is derived from the verb 'angeben' (to state).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Polizei' (police) + 'Angabe' (statement). It's a statement given by the police.