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Police officer
warranted employee of a police force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A police officer is a serving member of a police force. Police officers arrest criminals, prevent crime, protect and help the public, and keep public order. Officers have legally authorised powers, which in Britain is called a warrant.
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