Synonyms of police officer
Examples of police officer in a Sentence
there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Applegate refused to leave until police officers arrived, according to the detective, a threat management expert.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder, 22, has been charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 2 June 2026
The case drew national scrutiny after Talley allegedly fatally shot a Chicago police officer and wounded another while free on electronic monitoring — a decision made by Lyke ahead of his trial.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Off-duty police officers routinely ride the light rail.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder, 22, has been charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 2 June 2026
The case drew national scrutiny after Talley allegedly fatally shot a Chicago police officer and wounded another while free on electronic monitoring — a decision made by Lyke ahead of his trial.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Off-duty police officers routinely ride the light rail.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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