Copper

Noun / UK Slang

Copper is a colloquial term for the police, derived from the shiny copper badges historically worn by officers. It also plays on the term “cop,” which refers to someone who captures or arrests.

Example: “The copper pulled me over for speeding”
Means: “The police officer stopped me for speeding.”

Example: “The coppers were everywhere during the protest”
Means: “The police were everywhere during the protest.”