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

San Diego police officers responded to a report of a stolen Tesla, according to a Police Department news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

"Residents no longer feel safe, and our police officers are struggling to cope."

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

In New York, firefighters, police officers and other first responders ran into burning buildings from which thousands were trying to escape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The inquiry also heard evidence of misconduct by police officers and staff in the aftermath of the attacks, including inappropriate access to the case and digital evidence.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Waiting inside his office was the head of mall security, two uniformed police officers, and my and Teddy’s homeroom teacher, Mrs. Vorster.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah