police officer

Example Sentences

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This is what we have instead of the normal process by which you would, for example, sue a local police officer.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

When he arrived at around 8:30 a.m., a police officer was on a megaphone announcing that the shop wouldn’t be opening, that no watches would be sold, and requesting that the crowd disperse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Before Bowen could speak up, Georgiou added that he’s a police officer in Athens, and that he chose their spots carefully.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A senior police officer told PTI news agency that there was a meeting in the market to celebrate the BJP's victory but that "no untoward incident" had taken place.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“I'd like to see your license and registration, please,” the police officer said.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English