peace officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peace officer
First recorded in 1705–15
Example Sentences
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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
While the woman was able to get back to shore on her own, an off-duty California State Parks peace officer pulled the man from the water and began CPR.
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
Nathan Hochman on Wednesday announced charges that included assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy to commit vandalism, vandalism, commercial burglary and misdemeanor reckless driving against five individuals related to the protests.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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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