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mary jo
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Depends which definition you use.. apparently there are multiple, but I only use one.
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The badge were made out of copper , thus "cops". If this is what you meant.
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http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/cop.asp This page has some theories
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It's debatable. One argument is that it's from the copper buttons police used to wear on their uniforms. The other is that it's an acronym for "Constable On Patrol."
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In America, it began when the cops were wearing copper badges. Thus, "copper" was shortened to "cop."
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short for coppers because of the large copper buttons they had on their uniforms
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I had heard that the first police force was set up in London in the mid 1700's They had high,bright polished copper helmets so they could be seen from a distance. Called "Coppers" at first it was shortened to "Cops" Bobbies are still called Coppers in England.
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