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Recent Examples of peace officer
The teen who was carrying the gun that went off is facing multiple charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Xavier Shirley, of Oakland, was charged with assaulting a police officer — a felony — as well as possessing a dangerous weapon at school, and a misdemeanor count of battery upon another peace officer.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025
In 2023, Texas lawmakers pushed through legislation requiring the state’s 254 sheriffs have peace officer certification going forward.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Xavier Shirley, of Oakland, was charged with assaulting a police officer — a felony — as well as possessing a dangerous weapon at school, and a misdemeanor count of battery upon another peace officer.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025
In 2023, Texas lawmakers pushed through legislation requiring the state’s 254 sheriffs have peace officer certification going forward.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace officer
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Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Muñoz-Guatemala then drove with the Taser hanging out of the car window, and was arrested about a mile away by local police officers.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales, a 10-year veteran of the police force, had extensive active shooter training, the special prosecutor said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Throughout her career, Meléndez has been a loyal enforcer of the Bolivarian project, overseeing internal security, police forces and emergency operations during periods of political unrest.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace%20officer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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