police officer

[puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-] / pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /

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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A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and subsequent death has said she is scared for her safety and has been hiding in a safe house.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The coroner said: "The issue in this case is likely to be whether any act or omission by a police officer or any delay in the treatment Henry Nowak received caused or contributed to death."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bradley, an even-keeled attorney and former police officer, was well positioned to bridge L.A.’s racial divides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old former police officer, had been detained and jailed in China several times for his activism and some of his past attempts to flee the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“It's okay, I got this,” Manit called over his shoulder to the other police officer.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

police officer

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