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
The police officer shot the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, police said.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
In October, Mayor Eric Adams spearheaded a heavy police clampdown called Operation Restore Roosevelt, which consisted of more than 200 additional police officers that reduced crime by 29% in the area, Daughtry said.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Indianapolis police officers addressed Kendrick's wounds and he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition; the same was not true for his brother.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Bokhari wanted the city to buy new bulletproof vests following an April 2024 shooting in east Charlotte that killed four police officers.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
In October, Mayor Eric Adams spearheaded a heavy police clampdown called Operation Restore Roosevelt, which consisted of more than 200 additional police officers that reduced crime by 29% in the area, Daughtry said.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Indianapolis police officers addressed Kendrick's wounds and he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition; the same was not true for his brother.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Bokhari wanted the city to buy new bulletproof vests following an April 2024 shooting in east Charlotte that killed four police officers.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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But Europe cannot take the United States’ place as the world’s policeman.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, which appeared to catch many world leaders unawares, is the latest sign of a more volatile world as Trump seeks to withdraw the U.S. from its role as world policeman.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Body camera video released by the Atlanta Police Department shows officers taking several packages out of the suitcase.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Multiple officers heard shots and saw Miller allegedly shooting towards The Grand apartment complex while standing outside a silver 2010 Mercedes Benz C300.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Should a birthright citizen not be held accountable for running a red light because local cops don’t have jurisdiction?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The cops were surprisingly, ostentatiously polite when the time came—when they were done waiting.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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That's perhaps because Hatch, the former Center Township constable, was removed from office in October 2024 after pleading guilty to felony official misconduct.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
20 June 2025
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The constable said Eichner was rushed to Causeway Hospital but died from her injuries a short time later.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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