peace officer

• Terme utilisé pour désigner un agent des forces de l'ordre, tel qu'un policier ou un shérif, dont la fonction est de maintenir l'ordre public et la sécurité.

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.

   agent de la paix

   • 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.