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police officer

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


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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

An FBI criminal complaint said he had freely admitted his involvement when he was questioned by a police officer in a Libyan detention facility in 2012.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Jackson said he intends to argue that Flores made the recordings in the scope of his duties as a police officer, investigating misconduct within the workplace.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

A police officer buzzed the gate of her home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

And I've got to make it quick, before the movers come back out for their next round and before the police officer comes back to his car.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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