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

It increased age and education standards for becoming a peace officer, increased transparency requirements and put more oversight on the use of military equipment by civilian forces, just to name a few reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

He was charged with delaying and resisting a peace officer, a misdemeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 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