as in policemen
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 officers
Their union, which raises money for scholarship programs, and sick and wounded police officers, has cut ties with their outside fundraising vendor TCI America.
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Juli McDonald, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Per the logline, in Season 2, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday morning, Coral Springs police officers found Metayer Bowen’s body inside her home.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Erie County District Attorney's Office said Shah Alam was arrested following an incident that resulted in minor injuries to two Buffalo police officers.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
City employment data shows that of CPD’s 12,200 employees, about 11,500 are sworn police officers.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Soon after, Roseville police officers and other assisting law enforcement officials used heavily armored vehicles to make their way to Abril’s location in the creek.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into a reportedly corrupt contract to provide health and well-being services to police officers, police spokesperson Brig.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Juli McDonald, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Per the logline, in Season 2, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday morning, Coral Springs police officers found Metayer Bowen’s body inside her home.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Erie County District Attorney's Office said Shah Alam was arrested following an incident that resulted in minor injuries to two Buffalo police officers.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
City employment data shows that of CPD’s 12,200 employees, about 11,500 are sworn police officers.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Soon after, Roseville police officers and other assisting law enforcement officials used heavily armored vehicles to make their way to Abril’s location in the creek.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into a reportedly corrupt contract to provide health and well-being services to police officers, police spokesperson Brig.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officers
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Over 160 countries observe Labour Day on May 1, the anniversary of the Haymarket Riot, when several protesters and policemen were killed during a demonstration to reduce working hours, according to Time and Date.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Prescott also concluded that two other policemen, Officer Robert Bohm and Det.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Often, Juburi and Barnard told me, children from non-Spanish-speaking countries have been asked to translate for their parents in high-stakes interactions with ICE officers, owing to Dilley’s limited interpretation services.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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When officers arrived, the dog ran from the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lantigua lived in East New York, around 2 miles from where he was killed, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Duran was seen crying in the courtroom on Thursday, as cops from across the department showed up to support him.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Off stage, Benedick and Beatrice spar their way toward the aisle, while our bumbling constables take center stage.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 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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“Police officers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officers. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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