juvenile officer

noun

1. a police officer concerned with juvenile delinquents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of juvenile officer¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Additional charges are expected to be filed, according to a spokeswoman for the Office of the Juvenile Officer in Jackson County, Mo. The teenagers, who have not been publicly identified, remained in custody at a juvenile detention center on Friday.

From New York Times

Dothan police juvenile officer Sgt.

From Washington Times

KQ2 reports Deputy Juvenile Officer Dan Sharp said the juvenile division could file a different charge against the boy after further investigation.

From Washington Times

The records released this week show Missouri welfare officials said in 2013 that they didn’t think they could ensure Adrian’s safety at home, but that a county juvenile officer suggested the family be provided more services.

From Seattle Times

Boden returned to the department in 1989 and became a juvenile officer and investigator.

From Washington Times