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police spokesperson
A person who officially communicates with the public and the media on behalf of the police. They provide information about operations, investigations, and other police-related topics.
Der Polizeisprecher bestätigte auf Nachfrage der Journalisten den Eingang mehrerer Notrufe.
When asked by the journalists, the police spokesperson confirmed that several emergency calls had been received.
The word is made up of 'Polizei' (police), the linking -s, and 'Sprecher' (spokesperson). So it literally describes a person who speaks for the police.
Der Polizeisprecher gab eine Pressekonferenz.
The police spokesperson held a press conference.
A 'Polizeisprecher' often appears with verbs of communication. Typical formulations are 'der Polizeisprecher bestätigte' (the police spokesperson confirmed), 'teilte mit' (announced/stated), or 'erklärte' (explained).
Der Polizeisprecher teilte mit, dass die Ermittlungen andauern.
The police spokesperson stated that the investigations are ongoing.
This word belongs to formal language and is used almost exclusively in the context of news, press releases, and official reports.
In den Nachrichten zitierte man den Polizeisprecher.
The police spokesperson was quoted in the news.
speaker / spokesperson
'Sprecher' and 'Polizeisprecher' both mean a person who officially gives information to the public. 'Sprecher' is the general term and can fit many organizations, for example a company, party, or association. 'Polizeisprecher' is more specific and only means the person who speaks on behalf of the police. The words can be confused because a 'Polizeisprecher' is also a 'Sprecher'. If the police are clearly meant, 'Polizeisprecher' is more precise; otherwise, you use the general word 'Sprecher'.
Der Polizeisprecher berichtet nach dem Unfall über den Stand der Ermittlungen.
After the accident, the police spokesperson reports on the status of the investigation.
Ein Sprecher des Unternehmens erklärt, warum der Zug so lange Verspätung hatte.
A company spokesperson explains why the train was delayed for so long.