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
“As a result of the termination, he has lost 30 years of future income as a peace officer, costing him millions of dollars in salary and retirement.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
County Library will suddenly find themselves doing the work of a peace officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
“I look straight ahead and say, ‘Officer, I am a New York State peace officer, and you’ll find my identification next to me on the seat.’
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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