peace officer

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It does exclude offenders sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole and offenders who commit first-degree murder of a peace officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But the man was later declared dead after he was pulled out of the water by an off-duty California State Parks peace officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

Nathan Hochman on Wednesday announced charges that included assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy to commit vandalism, vandalism, commercial burglary and misdemeanor reckless driving against five individuals related to the protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

Prosecutors did not require Cross to give up his certification as a peace officer under the terms of the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

“I look straight ahead and say, ‘Officer, I am a New York State peace officer, and you’ll find my identification next to me on the seat.’

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover