Precinct
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3
Police Jurisdiction
Indicates the specific area a police department is responsible for. If you're outside the precinct, call the county sheriff.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not a Building
Refers to an area, not necessarily a physical police station building. They increased patrols throughout the precinct.
Pro Tip 3/3
Common Ground
May be used to suggest a shared area or community in conversations. We're all from the same precinct, so we look out for each other.