police sergeant
Definition
Noun: A police officer holding the rank of sergeant, which is a supervisory position above a regular officer and typically below a lieutenant. A police sergeant is responsible for overseeing a team of officers, coordinating patrols, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
Usage
The term "police sergeant" specifically refers to the rank and role within a police department. It is used as a title or to describe the person's position. - Officer Davis was promoted to the rank of police sergeant. - The police sergeant briefed the team before their shift.
Advanced Usage
- "to make police sergeant": To achieve the rank of sergeant through promotion.
- After ten years on the force, she finally made police sergeant.
Variants and Related Words
- Sergeant (Sgt.): The abbreviated title often used without "police" when the context is clear.
- Sgt. Miller will be taking over the precinct.
- Police officer: A general term for a member of a police force.
- Detective sergeant: A sergeant who works in investigative units.
Synonyms
- Sergeant
- Police supervisor
- Watch commander (in some contexts)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "The sergeant's stripes": A reference to the rank insignia, symbolizing the promotion to sergeant.
- He worked hard to earn the sergeant's stripes.
Noun
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a lawman with the rank of sergeant
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