See the Dictionary Definition 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace officers
Noun
-
Led by the Latino Caucus of California Counties, the committee supporting Ramirez recently got large donations from the city’s police officers labor union, the chamber of commerce and a union representing blue-collar city workers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026 -
In Minneapolis, for instance, police officers can deploy chemical munitions only if the police chief has authorized it.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
When officers arrived, Forest Hill police were already on scene and found a passenger in a vehicle with a gunshot wound, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
-
Roberto Schmidt / Getty Images Multiple uniformed division officers, including at least one stationed in a cruiser outside the White House security checkpoint, returned fire and killed the gunman, law enforcement sources said.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
-
The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
-
To be honest, this risk goes also to nurses, policemen, teachers, doctors, public servants.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Haitian police forces that will work alongside the GSF are also undergoing human rights training.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
-
Because of its prominent role within the British journalism industry, the NUJ also issues press cards that are recognized by police forces in the United Kingdom.—
Idir Ouahes,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Peace officers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace%20officers. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
