as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Recent Examples of police officer
At some point, police and prosecutors say shots were fired, injuring a local police officer.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
The individual fired the gun, and a police officer shot the suspect.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
An armed man who was shot and killed by Fort Lauderdale police officers on Saturday has been identified.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The proposals, which will be taken up during the current legislative session, come amid struggles the state has been facing in recruiting police officers and firefighters.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
The individual fired the gun, and a police officer shot the suspect.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
An armed man who was shot and killed by Fort Lauderdale police officers on Saturday has been identified.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The proposals, which will be taken up during the current legislative session, come amid struggles the state has been facing in recruiting police officers and firefighters.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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But as concerned as the reactions may be, politicians and policemen alike seem to knowingly (and preemptively) pass the blame around.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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He was supposed to meet Atre at this address at this time, but instead there was a policeman standing sentry outside.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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The two officers may be fired and potentially face criminal prosecution, Lyons said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Encounter with Warwick cop left him paralyzed.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Agencies assisting included Tarrant County constables, police departments from Fort Worth and Forest Hill, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said Monday that constables have had good conversations with county leaders ahead of the bill becoming law and that his office was working with neighborhoods to ensure that the fiscal impact to Harris County wouldn’t be significant.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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