officers

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Dyfed Powys-Police said officers received reports of a fire at around 18:15 BST.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Other charitable funds help maintain the department’s fleet of helicopters, support the spouses and children of slain officers and promote the official police department band that performs at graduations, funerals and other functions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The school is linked to the National Police Service and most pupils are the children of officers.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The deployed officers include physicians, nurses, therapists and technologists, one of the officials said, including those who have experience dealing with prior Ebola outbreaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Neither set of officers wanted to get anywhere close to the mountain, but it would be better to escort people peacefully than face an angry mob.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone