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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This is what we have instead of the normal process by which you would, for example, sue a local police officer.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Once, a uniformed police officer joined one of the services but momentarily forgot to turn off his video, a clumsy reminder for Zion’s faithful that they were being watched.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He was succeeded by Mike Nesbitt, but the party's current leader is former police officer Jon Burrows.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Before Bowen could speak up, Georgiou added that he’s a police officer in Athens, and that he chose their spots carefully.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I'd tried to explain what I saw, but the police officer just shook his head and said I was in shock.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

police officer

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