It took me a while to find that out. For goodness sakes, there is a tv show with that name.
2006-10-15 15:17:07 · 15 answers · asked by Eason W 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
it all depends on the context and to which officer you are speaking to. Most don't find it offensive, in fact they use the term as well. Someone who posted before me is right, the term came from when the badges were made from copper... hence cops.
2006-10-15 17:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by speedysundevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, as a rely of certainty, i comprehend why they call police law enforcement officers. The be conscious COP originates from i've got faith England and potential Constable On Patrol. OR law enforcement officers because it has replace into widely used here in the rustic.
2016-10-16 05:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by valda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where'd you hear that? I've never heard that it was derogatory to call a police officer a "cop." It's easier than saying "police officer" or "Law enforcement officer," anyway.
2006-10-15 16:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is not. The term started many years ago when the badges were made out of copper. Thus cops or copper.
2006-10-15 15:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not derrogatory, it used to stand for "Constable On Patrol"
2006-10-15 15:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by Wineguard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that is considered derogatory. I need to apologize to my ex-husband and all my police officer friends. I never realized that it was wrong. I need to correct them. Maybe I just feel the question is hinky
2006-10-15 16:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by mary texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like you said there is a TV show dedicated to "cops" i do not see it offensive
2006-10-15 15:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have cop friends and they don't care...If I was one, I would like the name.
2006-10-15 15:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by airwimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not...my father and uncle were "cops" for 33 years.
2006-10-15 15:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it derrogatory? I didn't know that it was...
2006-10-15 15:20:22 · answer #10 · answered by retorik75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋