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

“Oh, I have lots of choices,” she said as she left the peace officers union headquarters.

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That month, the state suspended his peace officer certification on grounds of unspecified criminal charges and unreasonable use of force.

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Several people died, at least 140 peace officers were injured, and Trump was impeached a second time for his brazen disregard for democracy.

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She was booked at an Anaheim police station for trespassing and obstructing a peace officer’s investigation and released, according to Sutter.

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Bashor was in custody for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon, and he will face additional charges for attempting to disarm a peace officer, authorities said.

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