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police operation
A planned police action to carry out a specific task, for example at demonstrations, accidents, crimes, or to prevent danger.
Nach dem Banküberfall gab es einen großen Polizeieinsatz in der gesamten Innenstadt.
After the bank robbery, there was a major police operation throughout the entire city center.
This word is a compound made up of 'die Polizei' (the police) and 'der Einsatz' (deployment, operation). An 'Einsatz' is a mission or an operation. So the word literally describes an 'operation by the police.'
Der Einsatz der Polizei dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The police operation lasted several hours.
'Polizeieinsatz' (police operation) is often used with the verb 'geben' (to be/there is) in the form 'es gab' (there was) or 'es gibt' (there is). The verbs 'stattfinden' (to take place) and 'leiten' (to lead) are also typical.
Wegen des Unfalls gab es einen großen Polizeieinsatz auf der Autobahn.
Because of the accident, there was a major police operation on the highway.
To talk about a police operation, the prepositions 'bei' (during/at) and 'nach' (after) are often used. With 'wegen' (because of), the reason for the operation is given.
Bei dem Polizeieinsatz wurden zwei Personen festgenommen.
During the police operation, two people were arrested.
operation / effort / use
'der Einsatz' and 'der Polizeieinsatz' can both mean a planned action by emergency or response forces. However, 'Einsatz' is broader and can also apply, for example, to the fire department, rescue services, or the military. 'Polizeieinsatz' is more specific and refers only to an action by the police. The words can be confused because both make you think of organized help or control in a particular situation. If it is clear that the police are acting, 'Polizeieinsatz' is more natural. If the type of forces involved is open or should remain general, 'Einsatz' fits better.
In der Innenstadt gab es gestern Abend einen Polizeieinsatz wegen eines Streits.
There was a police operation in the city center yesterday evening because of an argument.
Nach dem Unfall dauerte der Einsatz der Rettungskräfte mehrere Stunden.
After the accident, the emergency responders' operation lasted several hours.