ruc

plural rucs

1. alternativeAlternative form of roc.

1. Northern IrelandabbreviationhistoricalinitialismgovernmentInitialism of Royal Ulster Constabulary (now known as the PSNI).

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   Whereas the R.U.C. was highly militarized and overwhelmingly Protestant, the current force has tried to be more representative of the community it polices — although because of a “substantial” terrorist threat from paramilitary groups opposed to the peace process, it is the only police force in the United Kingdom whose members regularly carry firearms.

   2023 September 5, Megan Specia, “Northern Ireland Police Chief Resigns Amid Mounting Scandals”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

plural RUCs

1. USabbreviationinitialismgovernmentInitialism of reporting unit code.