police officer
Americannoun
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any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.
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a person having officer rank on a police force.
noun
Etymology
Origin of police officer
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She said the Conservatives would cut the welfare bill, reduce business rates and hire 10,000 extra police officers.
From BBC
Kelly was downgraded to police officer from sergeant and assigned to an administrative post.
From Los Angeles Times
Another woman in the lawsuits told The Times, “I want people to know that parents need to be more watchful of the police officer working in Explorer academies.”
From Los Angeles Times
Operation Cadence was created by police officer and avid runner PC Catrin Hughes, who hopes it will encourage women to report any harassment or abuse they receive.
From BBC
He added while police officers had "observational views" based on their lines of inquiry, they "simply don't have the expertise" of psychiatrists.
From BBC
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