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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: The boys in blue showed up just as the fight started. 
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blue suit
blue suit
[noun]

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

Ex: The blue suits were coordinating with contractors on the project. 
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twelve
twelve
[noun]

police, often used as a warning that officers are nearby

Ex: Chill out; 12 is on the block. 
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undercover

a plainclothes police officer or agent working secretly to gather information

Ex: An undercover was watching the drug deal. 
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narc
narc
[noun]

a police officer or federal agent working on illegal narcotics control

Ex: A narc showed up at the party last night. 
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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: He is a private detective hired to find the missing jewelry. 
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cop
cop
[noun]

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

Ex: The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents. 
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beat cop
beat cop
[noun]

a police officer who patrols a neighborhood on foot

Ex: The beat cop greeted everyone on his route. 
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fuzz
fuzz
[noun]

a policeman

Ex: The fuzz pulled over the car on Main Street. 
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thin blue line

the police, seen as the barrier between order and chaos

Ex: The thin blue line responded quickly to the emergency. 
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cop car
cop car
[noun]

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

Ex: The cop car pulled up to the scene quickly. 
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badge bunny

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

Ex: She's a badge bunny who flirts with every officer she meets. 
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