What is another word for police box?
Pronunciation: [pəlˈiːs bˈɒks] (IPA) 
A police box is a small structure used by the police for various purposes such as communication with headquarters, detention of suspects, etc. Synonyms for police box include police call box, police kiosk, police booth, police post, and police station. In some parts of the world, they are also referred to as cop shop, cop box, or blue box. The term TARDIS, coined in the popular TV show Doctor Who, is also used as a synonym for the police box, which was the time machine used by the show's protagonist. Despite the decline in usage of police boxes, they continue to be a cultural icon and symbol of law and order.
