BOLO

nounattested in dialogue

United States//ˈboʊ.loʊ//

A broadcast issued from a law enforcement agency to others, typically containing information about a wanted suspect, a person of interest, or a related vehicle.

noun

1
A broadcast issued from a law enforcement agency to others, typically containing information about a wanted suspect, a person of interest, or a related vehicle.
Police had issue^([sic – meaning issued]) a BOLO alert for Brown and the children when he suddenly arrived in the emergency room of Central Florida Regional Hospital, looking for his wife.
Freeman was able to locate the male and recognized him from a BOLO.

Etymology

Acronym of be on the lookout.

Forms

plural: BOLOs

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