policeman
Badge and baton
A policeman is a male member of a police force—someone authorized to enforce laws, maintain order, and investigate crimes.
The term was once standard but has largely given way to gender-neutral alternatives like police officer or simply officer.
The policeman directed traffic at the intersection.
Two policemen responded to the call.
Worn symbol of membership
- uniformIdentical throughout
- batonSlender rod for leading
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- holsterSidearm carrying case
whistle · boots · vest · belt · radio · taser · pepper spray · flashlight
Seize by law
- citationMention of a source
- ticketEntry permit slip
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
- investigationFormal examination of facts
pursuit · crowd control · traffic stop · raid · search · seizure · booking · lineup
Law enforcement slang
- bobbyBritish police officer
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- flatfootSlang term for policeman
- fuzzFine downy fibers
five-o · pig · copper · peeler · gendarme · lawman · boys in blue · rozzer
Mid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- captainOne who commands
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
- commissionerAppointed agency leader
chief · superintendent · marshal · trooper · sheriff · deputy · detective · cadet
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- foot patrolOn-foot police monitoring
neighborhood · visibility · monitoring · cruising · checkpoint · stakeout · response time · dispatch
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
- CIAU.S. foreign intelligence service
- InterpolGlobal police cooperation organization
- DEAFederal narcotics agency
- ATFFirearms oversight agency
SWAT · precinct · bureau · station · headquarters · department · Scotland Yard · Europol
Formal authorization document
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- crimePunishable illegal act
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- felonySerious criminal offense
misdemeanor · verdict · testimony · suspect · perpetrator · witness · charges · custody
Keep from harm
- serveAttend to needs
- communityCollective of connected people
- safetyFreedom from harm
- emergencySerious sudden danger
response · rescue · aid · first responder · public safety · peacekeeping · intervention · assistance
badge
Worn symbol of membership
holster · whistle · boots · vest · belt · radio · taser · pepper spray · flashlight · nightstick
arrest
Seize by law
- citationMention of a source
- ticketEntry permit slip
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
investigation · pursuit · crowd control · traffic stop · raid · search · seizure · booking · lineup · Miranda rights
cop
Law enforcement slang
fuzz · five-o · pig · copper · peeler · gendarme · lawman · boys in blue · rozzer
sergeant
Mid-level military rank
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- captainOne who commands
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
commissioner · chief · superintendent · marshal · trooper · sheriff · deputy · detective · cadet · corporal
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- watchPortable timekeeping device
foot patrol · neighborhood · visibility · monitoring · cruising · checkpoint · stakeout · response time · dispatch · walkie-talkie
FBI
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
- CIAU.S. foreign intelligence service
- InterpolGlobal police cooperation organization
- DEAFederal narcotics agency
ATF · SWAT · precinct · bureau · station · headquarters · department · Scotland Yard · Europol · highway patrol
warrant
Formal authorization document
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- crimePunishable illegal act
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
felony · misdemeanor · verdict · testimony · suspect · perpetrator · witness · charges · custody · jurisdiction
protect
Keep from harm
emergency · response · rescue · aid · first responder · public safety · peacekeeping · intervention · assistance · duty
policemancriminal
Person who breaks laws
lawbreaker · offender · perpetrator · burglar · thief
policemancivilian
Non-military person
private citizen · bystander · layperson · citizen · ordinary citizen
- military policemanSoldier enforcing regulations