plainclothes officer

collocation in English

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officer
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/us
/ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/
a person in the armed forces who has a position ...
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(Definition ofofficerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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At one point, aplainclothesofficerreportedly told a detainee that the federal government had declared martial law.
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Theplainclothesofficerapproached the three, identified himself as a police officer, and asked their names.
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A short time later, about nine officers approached his car including state troopers, county police officers, and at least oneplainclothesofficer.
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As aplainclothesofficer, he was referred to as the hipster cop for his attire consisting of glasses, cardigan sweaters, skinny ties and skinny trousers.
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At least plainclothes officers could look relatively inconspicuous.
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Plainclothes officers dress in attire consistent with that worn by the general public for purposes of blending in.
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In another, plainclothes officers were charged with accepting bribes to help bars dodge liquor inspections.
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The chief of police of each station was in command of both the uniformed and the plainclothes officers attached to the station.
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Drowsy, noisy, or otherwise disruptive visitors are promptly removed by plainclothes officers.
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He tells her that they still have plainclothes officers watching the house.
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Short, flexible clubs are also often used, especially by plainclothes officers who need to avoid notice.
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They were then arrested by plainclothes officers.
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Plainclothes officers emerged from the student crowd and began to assist with the arrest and crowd control as they waited for additional police units to arrive.
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A few weeks prior, he had been attacked by a gang and may have perceived that he was in a similar situation upon seeing plainclothes officers chasing him.
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