policemen

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You wouldn't see such gesticulation from a posse of policemen directing traffic at a busy crossroads.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Flashing cars carrying heavily armed policemen are patrolling the capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Firefighters used an excavator to remove broken glass and gnarled metal strewn across the site as policemen with pump-action rifles patrolled on motorbike to prevent looting.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

“Hold that man,” he shouted to the policemen, pointing at Mr. Popper.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater