peace officer
noun
: a civil officer (such as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace
Examples of peace officer in a Sentence
He was arrested for assaulting a peace officer.
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On Thursday, Daniel Joseph Murphy, 48, was found guilty on three counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer, along with negligent discharge of a firearm, according to a Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office news release.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that Daniel Murphy was found guilty of three counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer and one count of negligent discharge of a firearm.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In addition, retired peace officer Steve Hill and Metro train mechanic Juan Rey are running as no party preference candidates.
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Police said a criminal complaint will be submitted to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for vehicle theft, resisting a peace officer and the man’s felony warrant.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that Daniel Murphy was found guilty of three counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer and one count of negligent discharge of a firearm.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In addition, retired peace officer Steve Hill and Metro train mechanic Juan Rey are running as no party preference candidates.
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Police said a criminal complaint will be submitted to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for vehicle theft, resisting a peace officer and the man’s felony warrant.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20officer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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