police tape
Scene boundary marker
Police tape is the brightly colored plastic ribbon—usually yellow or blue—that police stretch around crime scenes, accidents, or other restricted areas to keep the public out.
The tape typically bears repeating text like "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" or "CRIME SCENE." Reporters gathered behind the police tape.
Figuratively, something wrapped in police tape is under investigation or off-limits.
- crime sceneLocation of an offense
- cordonEncircling line restricting access
- keep outPrevent entry
- warningAlert about danger
- tapelineFlexible marked measuring strip
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- crash siteswreckage, debris, emergency services, first responders, ambulance
- barrierswalls, wall, fences, fence, barrier
- police gearbadge, handgun, pepper spray, uniform, vest
- Crime Scenecrime scene, evidence marker, evidence bag, evidence bags, chalk outline
- disaster siteground zero, blast zone, debris, rubble, wreckage
- adhesive tapesadhesive strips
police tapeopen door
Barrier removed for entry
welcome mat · red carpet · open access · green light · free entry
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