police officer

police officer
One of the staff of persons employed in cities and towns to enforce the municipal laws and ordinances for preserving the peace, safety, and good order of the community.
Also called "policeman" or "policewoman"; "patrolman" or "patrolwoman", or "peace officer".
See also peace (peace officers)

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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