Is it rude to say "cop" around a police officer? ?

Question

Is it rude to say "cop" around a police officer? ?

Answer 1

I don't know. Call them sir or ma'am, depending on their gender or officer or deputy depending if they are police or sheriff's deputies like in my area, and you usually won't have a problem.  

Answer 2

I dont think so. Well i made friends with my schools police officer and i would go up to him and say "aaayyyyy cop" and he didnt mind. But thats just me. Never know when your gonna catch someone on their off day, or with a low tolerance. I watched Cops when this mexican dude kept calling a cop Papi...now that was funny lol

Answer 3

they are use to the term

Answer 4

thats a good question. personally i would think not

Answer 5

Depends upon the cop, most cops call themselves cops. COP = Constable on Patrol.

Answer 6

"Cop" is not a derogatory term.

It may be informal, but not derogatory.

It was first used in the 15th century, as a slang term for the Old English word "caper", meaning "to seize", or "to capture".  It is still used today in other forms, such as "cop an attitude" and "cop a feel".

Answer 7

Yes.

The correct term is police officer. That is the term that you should use.

Answer 8

They can take it. They're used to it. They even use the word themselves.

Answer 9

I wouldn't ever think "cop" was rude or disrespectful.