all-points

A form of all-points bulletin — A broadcast issued from one law enforcement agency to another, typically containing information about a wanted suspect or a person of interest.

Meanings

noun
  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of all-points bulletin.

    We've put out an all-points on the car described by the witness.

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APA

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Chicago

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