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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The suspect, a 58-year-old man from Oakland, was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, theft of a motor vehicle, resisting or delaying a peace officer and false identification to a peace officer.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
Anticipated crowds prompted State Parks’ Santa Cruz district officials to bring in additional peace officers from around the region to help ensure order, McKenna said, adding that alcohol, glass and fireworks are prohibited at all State Parks beaches.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
They are considered peace officers when performing their duties and are tasked with serving paperwork, such as warrants, writs and notices, including evictions, on behalf of their courts.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The incident resulted in charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
Anticipated crowds prompted State Parks’ Santa Cruz district officials to bring in additional peace officers from around the region to help ensure order, McKenna said, adding that alcohol, glass and fireworks are prohibited at all State Parks beaches.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
They are considered peace officers when performing their duties and are tasked with serving paperwork, such as warrants, writs and notices, including evictions, on behalf of their courts.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The incident resulted in charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20officer. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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