Symbolizes authority, regulation, or the conscience of society. Police in dreams may represent the dreamer's internal moral compass, the need for order and discipline in one's life, or the fear of punishment for wrongdoing. They can also reflect feelings of guilt, conflict with societal rules, or the desire for protection and security.

Themes: authority, regulation, conscience, order, security

More in: 'Discipline and Punish' by Michel Foucault; Modern dream symbolism texts.