POLICE OFFICER

By SovConn | April 16, 2014

police officer. A peace officer responsible for preserving public order, promoting public safety, and preventing and detecting crime. Cf. PEACE OFFICER . [Cases: Municipal Corporations 179. C.J.S. Municipal Corporations §§ 450–453, 474–476, 505, 508.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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