1
2
a
: a mounted police officer
b
: a state police officer
3
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a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers
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His family was safely evacuated from the residence by state troopers, and no one was injured, the governor added.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro said his family and guests were awakened by state troopers banging on their doors at around 2 a.m. on Sunday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro said he, his wife, their four children, two dogs and another family that had celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover at the residence Saturday were awakened by state troopers about 2 a.m.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Denver police have also recovered a Chevy Silverado truck that troopers previously said was involved in the crime, according to the release.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro said his family and guests were awakened by state troopers banging on their doors at around 2 a.m. on Sunday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro said he, his wife, their four children, two dogs and another family that had celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover at the residence Saturday were awakened by state troopers about 2 a.m.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Denver police have also recovered a Chevy Silverado truck that troopers previously said was involved in the crime, according to the release.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trooper. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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trooper
noun
troop·er
ˈtrü-pər 
1
: a cavalry soldier
2
a
: a police officer who rides a horse
b
: a state police officer
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