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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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"It's a crime drama populated by flawed, funny, relatable people which, if feedback from real police officers is to be believed, isn't all that far from reality."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A group of Salinas police officers were enjoying a break from fighting crime at a local coffee roaster when they heard faint cries coming from the walls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Sheinbaum laid out a plan to send 100,000 security personnel, including Army soldiers and police officers, to stadiums in Guadalajara and the country’s two other host cities, Mexico City and Monterrey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Two police officers are helping someone get out of the back of the car.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler