police officer

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

NOUN

officer of the law

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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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Corrections & Amplifications The Insurrection Act was most recently used to aid with civil unrest over the acquittal of four police officers in the beating of Rodney King, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is a strong advocate on behalf of rank and file police officers.

From BBC

But then, six months after the US withdrawal, Haqqani marched out in front of the world's cameras at a graduation ceremony of police officers in Kabul, his face uncovered.

From BBC

Others included overstating the number of Dutch police officers deployed during a Maccabi match in Amsterdam and claims Muslim communities had been intentionally targeted by Tel Aviv fans.

From BBC

Law enforcement representatives, while not opposed to accountability measures in principle, have raised legitimate concerns about unintended consequences for state and local police officers.

From Los Angeles Times

police officer

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