cop

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Another cop, whose name was not released by the department, was suspended for 10 days after both failing to disclose a relationship with a subordinate and using a department database for nonwork purposes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Pakistan’s involvement in the negotiations allowed Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to play bad cop to Islamabad’s good cop, Signorelli says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Mexico has a major crush on its top cop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The reserved-seat ticket seller glances at me quickly, and when he realizes I’m not a cop goes back to his business.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen