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Many theories exist as to the derivation of the word "cop", or "copper." However, unlike the term "Bobby" applied to the Metropolitan Police of London, I seriously doubt that any record exists of which individual department was first referred to by the slang term "cops."
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What is the percent of black cops in the US?
As of 2020, about 13% of police officers in the US are black. This percentage varies depending on the location and police department.
What is the number to call the cops?
For an emergency in the U.S. you call 911. For a number for the police station to call the police in a none emergency, every town has a different number for their local police department.
Are cops really a police officer?
Yes. Cops really are police officers.
What is the name of the head police officer in a police department?
You would call him/her the chief of police.
What are some slang word for police?
cops coppers pigs (derogatory) the fuzz the boys in blue Smokey the heat New York City Police are referred to as New York's Finest.
How did cops become a name for police officers?
In 1921 the police department in St. Louis first started using pure copper badges, whose popularity quickly spread due to its frugality, especially following the economic strain caused by the recent spike in criminal activity. This was popularized in dramatic performances in early television in later years as the defining characteristic for cops in Chicago to gleam their "cops" before raiding a mob hideout.
Are cops police officers?
Yes they are police officers.
Why cops are needed?
Cops(police officers) are needed because people need protection. Without cops, people won't live because of the violence. Police officers are cops that fights crime and stop the violence.
What the Lego city police code police box?
cops
Were does a police work?
in a police station like other cops
How do people kill people?
that's SO weird but man you gotta get in the cops system and get freinds in the police department and get them to lie for you and stuff :)
What is the synonym of police?
Cops popo
