police officers

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

Example Sentences

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Thursday's parade, organized by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's team, has drawn a huge security detail of 10,000 New York police officers -- the force's largest ever deployment for a planned event.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

But new evidence from a witness to the incident has led to a fresh investigation and the placement of several police officers on leave, the police chief announced Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

At least 50 police officers were present during the raid at 11:00 local time, according to some members' estimates.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“These are police officers on Main Street, sir,” Correa responded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Lots of police officers watch us, and I wonder if they feel sad about the posters too or if they are angry at us for marching.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée