noun
A female police officer. Note that this term is marked as sensitive; in modern contexts, 女性警察官 may be preferred as a more neutral alternative.
婦人警官が交差点で交通整理をしていた。
A policewoman was directing traffic at the intersection.
More neutral and commonly used term for a female police officer. 婦人警官 is older and may carry a slightly dated or sensitive nuance.
Compound of 婦人 (woman) and 警官 (police officer).