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 shelter will be open only to Elk Grove residents or those with deep ties to the city, verified through a vetting process, and who receive referrals from the city’s homeless services navigators or police officers.
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
As the protest unfolded, around thirty police officers surrounded the demonstrators and kept them separate from a much larger group of government workers who had been bused to the same location for a pro-Maduro rally.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities in Sydney have declared Herzog’s visit a major event and deployed thousands of police officers to manage the crowds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Tillman was still streaming video shortly before he was arrested on site by a San Jose police officer.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
As the protest unfolded, around thirty police officers surrounded the demonstrators and kept them separate from a much larger group of government workers who had been bused to the same location for a pro-Maduro rally.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities in Sydney have declared Herzog’s visit a major event and deployed thousands of police officers to manage the crowds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Tillman was still streaming video shortly before he was arrested on site by a San Jose police officer.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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He was supposed to meet Atre at this address at this time, but instead there was a policeman standing sentry outside.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two officers may be fired and potentially face criminal prosecution, Lyons said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Encounter with Warwick cop left him paralyzed.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 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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Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said Monday that constables have had good conversations with county leaders ahead of the bill becoming law and that his office was working with neighborhoods to ensure that the fiscal impact to Harris County wouldn’t be significant.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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