officers

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Probation officers are responsible for checking offenders are following the terms of their release from prison.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

A sergeant saw the rider, who police said was trying “to bait officers into a pursuit,” and called it in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

“Every second matters when law enforcement officers, firefighters, or paramedics are answering a call.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The coroner also heard how the first two officers on the scene "panicked" and failed to provide any form of basic life support.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Still, the officers on the ground did what they could and tried to keep people away, even though it was pointless to try to block the roads.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone