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Recent Examples of peace officer
Cross pleaded no contest to a charge of assault by a peace officer last year and is expected to be sentenced later this month, according to court records.
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The teen was arrested on suspicion of crimes including assaulting a person with a semi-automatic firearm, brandishing a firearm, negligently discharging a firearm, evading a peace officer and driving under the influence of alcohol, the sheriff’s office said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The injured officer was taken to a local hospital, and three male juveniles from East Aurora High School were charged with improper walking in the roadway, obstructing and resisting a peace officer, the Facebook post from the police department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Bahamon Martinez has pleaded not guilty to evading a peace officer causing death and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, both felonies.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The teen was arrested on suspicion of crimes including assaulting a person with a semi-automatic firearm, brandishing a firearm, negligently discharging a firearm, evading a peace officer and driving under the influence of alcohol, the sheriff’s office said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The injured officer was taken to a local hospital, and three male juveniles from East Aurora High School were charged with improper walking in the roadway, obstructing and resisting a peace officer, the Facebook post from the police department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Bahamon Martinez has pleaded not guilty to evading a peace officer causing death and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, both felonies.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace officer
Noun
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These police officers are heroes who saved lives.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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North Texas law enforcement agencies are warning residents about scam calls in which callers impersonate sheriff’s deputies and police officers, accusing recipients of missing jury duty or having outstanding warrants.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Failure to follow the directive could warrant disciplinary action up to and including termination from the police force.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Regional police forces, primarily in the capital region around Tehran and in western Iran, near areas dominated by Kurdish groups hostile to the Iranian government, have also been targeted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace%20officer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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