as in cops
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
reported the crime to the nearest policeman
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officers
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One teen hid under a white truck, then fought with officers.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025 -
No officers or bystanders were injured, the news release said.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Policemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policemen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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