How to sign: a member of a police force
"it was an accident, officer";
Similiar / Same: policeman, police officer
Categories: lawman, law officer, peace officer
Within this category: bobby, bull, captain, constable, detective, gendarme, inspector, motorcycle cop, Mountie, police matron, shoofly, traffic cop, trooper, trooper
How to sign: any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
"an officer is responsible for the lives of his men";
Similiar / Same: military officer
Categories: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman
Within this category: adjutant, army officer, brass hat, chief of staff, commanding officer, commissioned officer, desk officer, executive officer, inspector general, military adviser, naval officer, noncommissioned officer, warrant officer