Synonyms of police officer
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there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Eight people were arrested on charges of assaulting police officers, criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration, according to the NYPD.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The first police officer to arrive on scene found Rylaarsdam performing CPR on Dale, who was wearing sweatpants and shiny black boots and was wrapped in clingy plastic from about the thighs down.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The verdict followed days of emotional testimony from student athletes, police officers, forensic experts and coaches who described the confrontation that ended with Metcalf's death at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Eight people were arrested on charges of assaulting police officers, criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration, according to the NYPD.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The first police officer to arrive on scene found Rylaarsdam performing CPR on Dale, who was wearing sweatpants and shiny black boots and was wrapped in clingy plastic from about the thighs down.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The verdict followed days of emotional testimony from student athletes, police officers, forensic experts and coaches who described the confrontation that ended with Metcalf's death at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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