police officer

noun

: a person whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests : a member of the police

Full Definition of POLICE OFFICER

: a member of a police force

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Synonyms: bobby [British], bull [slang], constable [chiefly British], cop, copper, flatfoot [slang], fuzz, gendarme, lawman, policeman, officer, shamus [slang]

POLICE OFFICERS Defined for Kids

noun

: a member of a police force

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