Definition
a police officer: a member of the police force
I fell in love with the police officer that arrested me, I love men in uniform. My last boyfriend was in the police force too.
the police, a police (man): the people responsible for enforcing the law
The noun "police" is irregular. Without an "s", it serves as both the singular and plural form, and ALWAYS takes a plural verb. The police ARE on their way.
- "Caller : I am an officer, a police officer if you must know."
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