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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.
press spokesperson
A Pressesprecher officially communicates on behalf of any organization, authority, company, or person. A Polizeisprecher performs this role specifically for the police and talks about police-related topics. At the police, therefore, both terms can fit, but Polizeisprecher identifies the area more precisely.
Der Polizeisprecher beantwortete die Fragen der Journalisten zum Einsatz.
The police spokesperson answered the journalists’ questions about the operation.
Der Pressesprecher der Stadt beantwortete die Fragen der Journalisten.
The city’s press spokesperson answered the journalists’ questions.
