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Crime, Conflict & Law - Police & Law Enforcement

Here you will find slang for police and law enforcement, covering terms used to refer to officers, actions, and law-related activities.

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Crime, Conflict & Law
boy in blue
boy in blue
[phrase]

a police officer, from the traditional blue uniform; mostly used the plural form

Ex: If the boys in blue roll through, everyone clears out.
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blue suit
blue suit
[noun]

a member of the Air Force, especially personnel stationed at an air base

Ex: More blue suits will be deployed if the mission expands .
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twelve
twelve
[noun]

police, often used as a warning that officers are nearby

Ex: If 12 shows up, we're ghost.
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undercover

a plainclothes police officer or agent working secretly to gather information

Ex: The undercover reported the crime to headquarters .
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narc
narc
[noun]

a police officer or federal agent working on illegal narcotics control

Ex: The narc reported the suspicious activity to headquarters .
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detective
detective
[noun]

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: The police department asked the detective to reveal the identity of the culprit .
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cop
cop
[noun]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .
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beat cop
beat cop
[noun]

a police officer who patrols a neighborhood on foot

Ex: He thanked the beat cop for keeping the area safe .
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fuzz
fuzz
[noun]

a policeman

Ex: They were hiding because the fuzz was nearby .
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thin blue line

the police, seen as the barrier between order and chaos

Ex: The thin blue line was criticized for its handling of the protest .
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cop car
cop car
[noun]

a police vehicle used for patrolling, responding to incidents, or transporting suspects

Ex: He got into the cop car for questioning .
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badge bunny

a person, usually romantically or sexually, attracted to police officers

Ex: The badge bunny followed the trooper around town .
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