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police-related
Refers to the police, is carried out by them, or comes from them. It describes actions, measures, or documents that are connected with the work of the police.
Der Verdächtige ist bereits polizeilich bekannt.
The suspect is already known to the police.
The adjective 'polizeilich' (police-related) is derived from the noun 'die Polizei' (the police). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective and means 'in the manner of' or 'related to' the police.
Für die Demonstration gab es eine starke polizeiliche Präsenz.
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration.
Common fixed expressions are 'polizeilich bekannt sein' (to be known to the police), 'polizeilich gesucht werden' (to be wanted by the police), or 'polizeilich gemeldet sein' (to be officially registered). You also often hear about 'polizeilichen Ermittlungen' (police investigations) or a 'polizeilichen Kontrolle' (police check).
Der Dieb wurde bereits polizeilich gesucht.
The thief was already wanted by the police.
The word 'polizeilich' (police-related) belongs to official and written language. You mainly find it in official reports, news, and legal documents.
Die Straße wurde aufgrund einer polizeilichen Anordnung gesperrt.
The street was closed due to a police order.
official
'offiziell' and 'polizeilich' can both appear in contexts involving authorities, documents, or measures. However, 'offiziell' is more general: it can refer to an authority, a company, a government, or another responsible body. 'polizeilich' means more specifically that something has to do with the police or comes from the police. A report can be official without being police-related. A 'polizeiliches Dokument' (police-related document) is usually also official, but it specifically belongs to the police. Learners confuse these words when they generally mean 'behördlich' (official / administrative). In that case, 'offiziell' is often broader and safer.
Nach dem Unfall wurde eine polizeiliche Untersuchung begonnen.
After the accident, a police investigation was started.
Wegen der Bauarbeiten ist die Straße offiziell gesperrt.
Because of the construction work, the road is officially closed.