peace officer
(US, Canada, law enforcement) A civil law enforcement officer with a duty to maintain law and order, such as a police officer, sheriff and bylaw officer.
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(US, Canada, law enforcement) A civil law enforcement officer with a duty to maintain law and order, such as a police officer, sheriff and bylaw officer.
“A man faces multiple charges, including a felony assault on a peace officer charge, for a May 2 incident. READ: https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/05/05/after-being-tased-fight-with-police-suspect-allegedly-turned-taser-officer/”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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