peace officer
noun
: a civil officer (such as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace
Examples of peace officer in a Sentence
He was arrested for assaulting a peace officer.
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The jury could not reach a verdict on counts of battering a peace officer, removing an officer’s gun and resisting arrest.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
If that fund exceeds $2 million, the Legislature could vote to spend the amount over $2 million on peace officer training, equipment and other benefits.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
That month, the state suspended his peace officer certification on grounds of unspecified criminal charges and unreasonable use of force.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
State records show his peace officer certification is no longer active.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
If that fund exceeds $2 million, the Legislature could vote to spend the amount over $2 million on peace officer training, equipment and other benefits.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
That month, the state suspended his peace officer certification on grounds of unspecified criminal charges and unreasonable use of force.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
State records show his peace officer certification is no longer active.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20officer. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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