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The police should be notified immediately if you witness a crime.
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The police should be notified immediately if you witness a crime.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Always notify the police immediately if you see a crime being committed.
Describing Habits
My policy is to always call the police if I witness a crime.
Asking About Others
Did you notify the police after witnessing the crime?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I had witnessed a crime, I would have notified the police immediately.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Law enforcement should be contacted without delay if a crime is observed.
Casual
Call the cops right away if you see something bad happening.
Simpler English
Tell the police if you see a crime.
Phrases to learn
notify the police
To inform the police about something.
witness a crime
To see a crime being committed.