police officers

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person, people hired to uphold the laws n.
officer of the law n.

NOUN

person, people hired to uphold the laws

Synonyms

WEAK

arm of the law badge bear beat cop black and white blue bluecoat bobby constable constabulary cop copper corps detective fed flatfoot force gendarme heat law law enforcement narc patrol

Antonyms

WEAK

criminal

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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police officers

Media reports said an army helicopter was deployed in the cantonal capital, Aargau, as well as numerous police officers, rescue workers and medical teams.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The L.A. city attorney’s office, which represents police officers in civil matters, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The spike in shootings has forced Belgian authorities to react and, on Thursday, Belgium's interior minister announced that an extra 40 police officers would be deployed in the problem area.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Two police officers killed in a crash on the A66 died from head and neck injuries, an inquest has provisionally concluded.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Also foolish: waiting at the window, hoping to see the yard teeming with police officers.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby