police officer

noun

: a member of a police force

Examples of police officer in a Sentence

there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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In the complaint, Puckett said that Gutierrez’s deposition should call into question his fitness as a police officer. Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024 Phoenix City Council voted on Sept. 11 to an $800,000 settlement with Terrell's family for Phoenix police officers' involvement. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024 The city will have limited financial flexibility after the adoption of a City Charter amendment that requires the city to add 900 police officers and dedicate 50% of new revenue to public safety pensions, per credit ratings agency Moody's. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Their ranks include police officers, judges, domestic violence victims and others who have faced serious threats of harm. Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for police officer 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of police officer was in 1797

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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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police officer

noun
: a member of a police force

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