peace officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peace officer
First recorded in 1705–15
Example Sentences
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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
Alfred “Al” Labrada saw his peace officer certification restored after an investigation by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, the state’s law enforcement accreditation body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
Prosecutors did not require Cross to give up his certification as a peace officer under the terms of the deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2025
In October, the state deemed him no longer eligible for certification as a peace officer in California in light of his criminal convictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
And if that didn’t work, you got your own personal peace officer 24/7.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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