peace officer

noun

1. a civil officer appointed to preserve the public peace, as a sheriff or constable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peace officer¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Lauren was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer, a charge that carries a lengthy prison sentence.

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“The vast majority of peace officers do not want to do immigration enforcement because that’s not the job they signed up for,” Marvel said.

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It increased age and education standards for becoming a peace officer, increased transparency requirements and put more oversight on the use of military equipment by civilian forces, just to name a few reforms.

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County Public Defender’s Office, which was representing Hodgson on charges of resisting arrest and battery against a peace officer.

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Prosecutors have since charged Sepulveda with two counts of premeditated attempted murder against a peace officer.

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