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Around the year 1700, the slang verb cop entered English usage, meaning "to get a hold of, catch, capture." By 1844, cop showed up in print, and soon thereafter the -ersuffix was added, and a policeman became a copper, one who cops or catches and arrests criminals. Copper first appeared in print in 1846, the use of cop as a short form copper occurred in 1859.
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What police department was first referred to as cops?
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."
Are cops really a police officer?
Yes. Cops really are police officers.
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.
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
What is the synonym of police?
Cops popo
What is the plural noun for police?
Cops
What is the proper name for cops?
The proper name for cops is ''Police Officer"...they don't like when people call them cops
What police song had a hit video?
Cops
How many cops in a station?
50 police
