patrolman

Example Sentences

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Asked how he’d like to be remembered, Wambaugh summed it up with the no-nonsense crispness of a patrolman handing out a speeding ticket.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

It’s not often an opposing player gets this honor, but Grisham, who is sporting a mustache than only a highway patrolman could replicate, drove in all five of San Diego’s runs.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2023

That video was played repeatedly for jurors, and Mr. Van Dyke became the first Chicago patrolman to be convicted of murder in almost 50 years.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

He subsequently worked as a patrolman on day and night shifts, the department said.

From Fox News • Mar. 28, 2022

“Roy, your parents are going to be mighty happy to see you,” the patrolman said.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen