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Recent Examples of peace officer
Texas law requires all public school districts to have at least one armed security officer — a licensed peace officer, school resource officer or commissioned security personnel — on each campus during normal school hours.
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Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
In December, a jury convicted Moore for aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm and resisting a peace officer, per the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Kirk lost the certification required to serve as a state peace officer but was still employed by the Sheriff’s Department until last month.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Andrus was charged with assault on a peace officer, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
In December, a jury convicted Moore for aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm and resisting a peace officer, per the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Kirk lost the certification required to serve as a state peace officer but was still employed by the Sheriff’s Department until last month.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Andrus was charged with assault on a peace officer, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace officer
Noun
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Court documents say an undercover police officer bought a pound of meth from Casas-Santiago's codefendant, Guillermo Mercado-Chaparro.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Minneapolis, meat raffles are held each Friday night in the 1029 Bar, a spot often patronized by police officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the Season 1 finale, Punisher was imprisoned by Kingpin’s police force but managed to escape in the post-credits scene.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The police force did not name the suspect but said he was being questioned.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace%20officer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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