noun
police surgeon; police medical officer
A doctor employed by or attached to the police force, often involved in forensic examinations, treating detainees, or providing medical opinions in criminal cases.
警察医が遺体の検死を行った。
The police surgeon performed an autopsy on the body.
容疑者の健康状態を警察医が確認した。
The police medical officer checked the suspect's health condition.
法医学者 is a forensic scientist or forensic pathologist, focusing on scientific analysis for legal cases, whereas 警察医 is a clinical role within the police.
Compound of 警察 (police) and 医 (doctor, physician).