I suppose the police felt they must do something.

The police saw what was happening but felt from experience that arresting even significant numbers would have no effect.

"The police feel at this time that the story he told is probably accurate."

The police felt pride in having done their jobs well and had moved on to other calls.

And he said the police felt sure that they had raided the right apartment.

"The police feel much freer to act in a way to implement law and order."

With the pressure out of Washington, police may not feel free to look the other way.

He denied that the police felt defensive about publishing it.

The police too feel the situation is growing worse and welcome the residents' resolve.

I think that the police might be feeling threatened, given all the recent deaths.