What does the cryptic crossword clue "Branching out, police officer introduces poetic technique (15)" mean?

The definition is "Branching out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (synonym="police officer – Detective Inspector") + VERSIFICATION (synonym="poetic technique") = DIVERSIFICATION; definition: "Branching out," The answer is DIVERSIFICATION.

Branching out, police officer introduces poetic technique (15)

Times Cryptic #28652 | 21 Across | 2023-07-11 flower

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