In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer"

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ChvyV8Bldr Offer Upgrade User ID: 30365710 United States 12/20/2012 11:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer" Peace officer doesn't have the authority of a cop, right? Will we even know we were alive when we're dead?

Anonymous Coward User ID: 30417500 United Kingdom 12/20/2012 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer" Peace officer doesn't have the authority of a cop, right? Quoting: ChvyV8Bldr What about a poleace officer
Anonymous Coward User ID: 8625162 United States 12/20/2012 11:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer" there are no peace officers....only militarized police.
Anonymous Coward User ID: 29674672 United States 12/20/2012 11:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer" Peace officer can be a cop, DNR officer, motor vehicle enforcement, etc. Basically anyone who can arrest you if they see you commit a public offence. Contrast with other types of "officers": judicial officers (judges), military officers, etc.
ChvyV8Bldr (OP) User ID: 30365710 United States 12/22/2012 10:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: In the united States, what is the difference between a "peace officer" and a "Police officer" Peace officer can be a cop, DNR officer, motor vehicle enforcement, etc. Basically anyone who can arrest you if they see you commit a public offence. Contrast with other types of "officers": judicial officers (judges), military officers, etc. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29674672 Then why don't they call them police officers? AND call police officers peace officers? Will we even know we were alive when we're dead?
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