"Precinct house" is a common term for a police station, but there are several synonyms that can be used instead. Some of these include "police department," "law enforcement center," "stationhouse," "cop shop," and "headquarters." Another option is "sheriff's office," which is the equivalent term for a county-level law enforcement agency. In some cases, the term "substation" may also be used to refer to a smaller, satellite facility of a larger police department or precinct. No matter which term is used, they all refer to the place where law enforcement officers work to protect and serve their community.