Police Blotter (Noun)
Meaning
The daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The police blotter listed several overnight incidents, including a burglary on Elm Street and a domestic disturbance on Main.
- A quick scan of the police blotter revealed a string of vandalism incidents in the downtown area.
- The newspaper regularly published the police blotter, giving readers an idea of the types of crimes being committed in their community.
- After reviewing the police blotter, the officer noticed a pattern of suspicious activity at the local park.
- The journalist made a habit of visiting the police station each day to review the police blotter and stay up on local crime trends.