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station staff; bureau employee (especially police)
A person employed at an official station or bureau. Most commonly refers to staff at a police station, fire station, or similar government office.
署員が現場に向かった。
Station staff headed to the scene.
消防署の署員が訓練を行った。
Staff from the fire station conducted a training exercise.
警察署の署員全員が集まって、事件の捜査方針を確認した。
All staff at the police station gathered to confirm the investigation plan for the case.
Refers to employees or staff members of a 署 (station/bureau). Most commonly encountered in the context of police (警察署) or fire departments (消防署).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 警察署員 (police station staff)
- 消防署員 (fire station staff)
- 署員が駆けつける (staff rush to the scene)
Frequently appears in news reports about emergency response and law enforcement.