police officer

[puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-] / pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /

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

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Cole, whom news reports are calling a cop killer and a fugitive, is a British former Marine and police officer with a shadowy past that brought an abrupt end to his career in uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Flores’ attorneys have argued that his actions were allowed under the California Invasion of Privacy Act because he was acting in the course of his duties as a police officer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

The Daily Express writes that it is "a 'betrayal' of hero police officer" PC Andrew Harper.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Lissie Harper, the widow of police officer Andrew Harper, said it was "disgusting" that his killers could be eligible for early release.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Except this,” said a police officer, coming out of Jake’s bedroom, holding a blue booklet in his gloved hand.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

police officer

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