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Friday, January 29, 2021

The Term "Cop"

There are two principle theories regarding the derivation of the term "cop" for police officer. Some word scholars believe it's an Anglo-Saxon verb dating back to the 1100s for catch, grab, or capture. Other linguists believe it developed as an acronym for Constable on Patrol. At one time it was considered a derogatory, disrespectful way to identify a police officer. Today that is not the case.

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