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History of Phrase Cop. The term "cop" has a rich and intricate history, serving as a colloquial and informal expression derived from the slang term "copper." This, in turn, is a reference to a police officer. Unraveling the etymology of "copper" rev…

Stop Defunding Police Officers. By Craig W. Floyd McLean, VA (November 27, 2023) –  Sadly, there were highly alarming reports out of New York City and Minneapolis recently providing strong evidence that the “defund and defame the p…

Police Officer Lied Many Times... It's Not What You Think. As a Police Officer and Sergeant with the Baltimore Police Department, I have lied many times. You're welcome. And, No, it probably isn't what you think! And, it is something that Cops, Fir…

Bravery Behind the Badge: Mental Health and Addiction Support for First Responders. Being the son of an urban firefighter who dedicated over 30 years of his life to serving his community has given me a unique vantage point to discuss a topic that af…

Courageous Bystander Robbery Attempt in Ft. Lauderdale. In a dramatic turn of events, a suspected robber's plan to pillage a Family Dollar store was thwarted by a courageous armed bystander, according to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, police records. The…

Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? Let's take a deep dive into a topic that is hot, especially on Social Media. Qualified Immunity for Police Officers. What is Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? What does it cover, what does it not cover? …

Police Officers Prayer? Contrary to what many people claim, there are multiple prayers that are associated with or known as the Police Officers Prayer. The Police Officers Prayer is a prayer commonly recited or embraced by police officers as a sou…

Peace Officer vs Police Officer, What's the Difference? Quite often, especially in social media, I will encounter someone stating emphatically that the subjects of my post were supposed to be Peace Officers and that the term Police Officer has a neg…

Police Called 12, Why? Where did the term 12 come from? In Baltimore we weren't called 12, we were referred to as 5-0, or Knockers. According to 95.9 News Talk 1450 radio's site, "Police are called 12 as a slang term. According to sources, 12 comes…

Ridiculous Phrase ACAB. First, if anyone thinks that I, or any other police officer has never been called names before, then someone might be offering them a bridge for sale. I, and every Cop that I know has been called names. As a matter of fact,…