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Using foul language towards a police officer isn't technically illegal, but it certainly would not be helpful. Many areas however, have laws against using foul language in public, so if you used the foul language toward the officer in a public place, that would be illegal.

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In the United States there are no laws against using profanity, including towards an officer. Officers are used to hearing a wide variety of bad language, and are still expected to remain professional. However, cussing and or being beligerent will only make the situation more difficult on everyone, including yourself. It is not good communication, and it isn't going to help get your point across.

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you are allowed to curse at a police officer but you are not allowed to threaten an officer.

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They shouldn't as professionals, but some do.

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