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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
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First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
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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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