1) Controlled 2) Copped out 3) Kept the peace 4) Maintained order over 5) Monitored 6) Patrolled a beat 7) Patrolled the highway 8) Provided protection for Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/policed
Po·liced' adjective Regulated by laws for the maintenance of peace and order, enforced by organized administration. 'A policed kingdom.' Howell. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/117