police officer

Example Sentences

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But the main witness, the police officer who had initially confronted Gamble, was grim-faced, rigidly polite, and completely serious about his claims.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Later in court, police staff members and a senior police officer provided sworn statements, claiming the footage she had requested did not exist.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A police officer at the Marylander in February said he hasn’t seen evidence of that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Dammeier began in law enforcement, working for a decade as a dispatcher, jailer and police officer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Russian spotted a police officer and, as quickly as he appeared, disappeared into the night, leaving the two Americans with the envelope, uncertain what to do.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau