1. plain clothes - Noun
2. plain clothes - Adjective
ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
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A plain clothes constable attended Mr Miller’s work to speak to him, but he was unavailable. Source: Internet
“As part of ongoing enquiries the residents of Cove will likely see an increase in police officers, both uniformed and plain clothes in the coming days and weeks. Source: Internet
He said the monitoring team would comprise both uniformed and plain-clothes police officers to enhance effectiveness and make the officers easily approachable by the public to lodge complaints. Source: Internet
Diallo, a 23-year-old immigrant from Africa, was shot 19 times by four plain-clothes officer, after he reached his wallet. Source: Internet
By chance, two Vancouver Police Department officers in plain clothes have just pulled up, and they jump out of their car with guns drawn. Source: Internet
Johannesburg - Violence in ANC branch meetings ahead of Gauteng’s elective conference has prompted Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane to request deployment of crime intelligence and plain-clothes police to the gatherings. Source: Internet