peace officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peace officer
First recorded in 1705–15
Example Sentences
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He must also pay restitution to the victims families and give up his right to serve as a peace officer or death investigator in California.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
It does exclude offenders sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole and offenders who commit first-degree murder of a peace officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
But the man was later declared dead after he was pulled out of the water by an off-duty California State Parks peace officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
He was charged with delaying and resisting a peace officer, a misdemeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025
This will be conducted with maximum concern for your privacy and only peace officer or licensed medical staff of the same sex as you shall be present or participate in the search.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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