and where did the derogatory term 'pigs' come from?
2007-01-15 07:46:48 · 7 answers · asked by eatagayfoetusforjesus 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the police badge is made out of copper...so back in the day they called them coppers
but they shortened to cops
2007-01-15 09:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cops comes from the The Copper badge that they used to wear and Pigs comes from the 60's when they were called facist pigs.
2007-01-15 07:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by michael o 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
PIG= Pride, Integrity, Guts
2007-01-16 06:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short for "coppers," allegedly from the copper buttons on their jackets.
British cops are called Bobbies after Sir Robert Peel, who organized the first London Metropolitan Police force in the mid 19th century. they were also called Peelers at first, also after him.
Pig from "fascist pig," 1960's slang for anyone "harrassing people" for "the man".
2007-01-15 07:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bryce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cop isshort for constable on patrol. Pigs came from the60's when motorcycle cops were all the rage in breaking up protests. pigs on hogs.
2007-01-15 07:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Short for Copper!, Pigs I assume is for Chauvinist-could be because with their requirements for being clean shaved and consuming donuts, they resemble them!?
2007-01-15 07:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
citizen on patrol service
2007-01-15 07:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋