peace officer
noun
: a civil officer (such as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace
Examples of peace officer in a Sentence
He was arrested for assaulting a peace officer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Anticipated crowds prompted State Parks’ Santa Cruz district officials to bring in additional peace officers from around the region to help ensure order, McKenna said, adding that alcohol, glass and fireworks are prohibited at all State Parks beaches.
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
They are considered peace officers when performing their duties and are tasked with serving paperwork, such as warrants, writs and notices, including evictions, on behalf of their courts.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The incident resulted in charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
Cowan currently has a valid peace officer license and is currently commissioned by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, said Mike O’Connell, a spokesman for the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2024
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
They are considered peace officers when performing their duties and are tasked with serving paperwork, such as warrants, writs and notices, including evictions, on behalf of their courts.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The incident resulted in charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
Cowan currently has a valid peace officer license and is currently commissioned by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, said Mike O’Connell, a spokesman for the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2024
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“Peace officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20officer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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