State Troopers
/ˈsteɪt ˈtroʊpərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Uniformed law enforcement officers employed by a U.S. state agency responsible for highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and statewide law enforcement duties.
State troopers conducted a sobriety checkpoint on the interstate highway.
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- state troopers
- state trooper
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Commentary
The term typically refers to members of a state-level law enforcement agency distinct from local police; usage varies by state agency naming conventions.
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