police officer (noun)
121constructive force — noun Action on the part of one party which will be treated by a court as equivalent to the use of force in determining whether that party has acted improperly with respect to another. Example: A civilian who impersonates a police officer in order …
122good cop bad cop — noun A psychological tactic used for interrogation, originally involving a police officer playing the role of adversary, and another that of friend …
123bobby — noun a) A police officer. b) A railway signaller …
124blind pig — noun a) a blind tiger or speakeasy b) A police officer who has been bribed to ignore illegal activities …
125primary offense — noun a) The most serious offence of a group of offenses that a person committed at the same time, or is charged with committing at the same time. b) An offence of such seriousness that a police officer may arrest the person involved, or impose an …
126suicide by cop — noun The method of suicide where a person deliberately acts in a threatening way towards a police officer, with the purpose of being shot as response. Syn: death by cop …
127detective — noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ a) a police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator. b) a person employed to find information not otherwise available to the …
128truncheon — noun /ˈtɹʌntʃən/ a) A short staff, a club; a cudgel. Helpe me that thys truncheoune were oute of my syde, for hit stykith so sore that hit nyghe sleyth me. b) A baton, or military staff of …
