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
No injuries were reported after a Chicago police officer fired a shot during a foot chase of a shooting suspect Friday afternoon in the city’s South Shore neighborhood, authorities said.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Echoes of Survivors focuses on some of the children who were forced into the facility, in many cases kidnapped off of the streets by police officers, many of whom were incentivized by Brothers Home bribes and/or performance score points.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Sweeney married former police officer Dave Sanov in 2000.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In January of that year, a Blaine police officer pulled Xiong over and found his blood alcohol content was 0.11.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Echoes of Survivors focuses on some of the children who were forced into the facility, in many cases kidnapped off of the streets by police officers, many of whom were incentivized by Brothers Home bribes and/or performance score points.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Sweeney married former police officer Dave Sanov in 2000.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In January of that year, a Blaine police officer pulled Xiong over and found his blood alcohol content was 0.11.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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Faith recalls Lucy talking about how her father, a policeman, would come for her one day, and arrest the Gibbs, who severely mistreated their various wards.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The video then shows the driver of the Explorer stepping out of the car and walking toward the policeman's vehicle.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, the National Park Service will reinstall a statue of Confederate military officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the scenes, Mr. Mackay — who became an ICE officer after being fired from his job as a South Park Elementary counselor because of a cut in funding from the Department of Education — works under Noem’s watch.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clementi was struck with a bullet, but would survive and help cops identify the man wielding the gun.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In addition to his time as police chief of Gateway, Hardin served two terms as a constable in Benton County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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