patrol officer

noun

A member of a local or state law enforcement agency who patrols a particular area.

Meanings

nounpatrol officer (plural patrol officers)

plural patrol officers

  1. governmentA member of a local or state law enforcement agency who patrols a particular area.
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APA

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Chicago

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