A familiar, often childlike or friendly term for a police officer (patrol officer), often used when addressing or referring to them kindly.
迷子になった子どもが、おまわりさんに道を尋ねた。
The lost child asked a police officer for directions.
おまわりさん、ここで自転車を停めてもいいですか？
Officer, is it okay to park my bicycle here?
町内のおまわりさんはいつも優しく挨拶してくれる。
The local police officer always greets us kindly.