police officers

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person, people hired to uphold the laws n.
officer of the law n.

NOUN

person, people hired to uphold the laws

Synonyms

WEAK

arm of the law badge bear beat cop black and white blue bluecoat bobby constable constabulary cop copper corps detective fed flatfoot force gendarme heat law law enforcement narc patrol

Antonyms

WEAK

criminal

NOUN

officer of the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constable deputy detective marshal military police officer policeman trooper

WEAK

MP arm of the law carabiniere cop flatfoot flic fuzz gendarme law enforcement agent law enforcer lawman lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff the man traffic officer

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police officers

Piecing together a timeline of events, BBC Africa Eye identified at least eight police officers operating together, wearing tactical clothing and military camouflage.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The Wednesday news conference included Franklin High parents, who also spoke during the public comment portion of a Board of Education meeting, demanding that the district staff police officers on campuses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The government has reported that at least 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured since the start of the movement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

State criminal police officers reportedly discovered an electronic data storage device containing sensitive information including recent BND documents.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Salem Police divers did double duty, working regular shifts as uniformed police officers or detectives, but also responding to emergency situations.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen