cop

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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

"He's covering his tracks so well and, you know, is there a possibility it could be a cop?"

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Shut up and stay where you are,” barked the cop at his mother.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro