peace officer

• Término utilizado para designar a un agente de la ley, como un policía o un sheriff, cuya función es mantener el orden público y la seguridad.

A term used to refer to a law enforcement officer, such as a police officer or sheriff, whose duty is to maintain public order and safety.

1. Law enforcement officialB2formal

   A person whose duty is to maintain public order and safety, such as a police officer or sheriff.

   agente de paz

   • The peace officer arrived at the scene within minutes.
   • In some states, a sheriff is considered a peace officer.
   • Peace officers are trained to handle emergencies.