COP?
2006-08-05 03:56:05 · 11 answers · asked by jeffrey k 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In the old days an early policeman (constable) would hang a sign on his office door when he went out on his footbeat patrol which read "COP". This sign meant "constable on patrol".
2006-08-05 04:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The term COP is short of COPPER, which is what the police officers badges were made of COPPER. Do some research from some of the older departments. Mainly New York as they were the first organized department in the U.S.
My facts came from a history on law enforcement. I am trying to find a link to it now. :)
2006-08-05 11:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by davehelm71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is old English and means Constable On Patrol.....COP
2006-08-05 11:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the old days, police uniforms had coppers buttons on them, so for short they called them COPS. While others call them PIGS hahaha
2006-08-05 15:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number one.
2006-08-05 11:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cop as in the police. or do you mean a C-O-P sort of thing? if so, i'm nto sure. sorry!
2006-08-05 10:59:53 · answer #6 · answered by kae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constable On POOP!! Hahahahhahahahahhaha! I cry.
2006-08-05 11:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frank, is right that is exactly what it means.
2006-08-05 11:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by ~Jessica~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coward on patrol.
2006-08-05 11:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by pops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corruption over people
2006-08-05 12:43:31 · answer #10 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋