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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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Balat then dropped a second object near some police officers and tried to run, but was tackled and arrested, according to a court complaint.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Two Oakwood police officers were nearby to make sure no one interrupted the vigil, something Thompson felt was important to make sure anyone coming to the event would feel safe.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Balat then dropped a second object near some police officers and tried to run, but was tackled and arrested, according to a court complaint.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Two Oakwood police officers were nearby to make sure no one interrupted the vigil, something Thompson felt was important to make sure anyone coming to the event would feel safe.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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