Cop Speak: The Lingo of Law Enforcement and Crime
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Book Overview
From the "git-go" until the case is "cleared," law enforcement officials--and the criminals they pursue--have a language all their own. In CopSpeak, Tom Philbin sets the record straight with a fun, factual, and fascinating compilation that's part dictionary, part encyclopedia, and all entertaining. From "Abe" (five dollars' worth of illegal drugs) to "zombie" (a police officer who works at night), CopSpeak is "phat" (cool). Take a "taste" (sampling):...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471043044
ISBN13:9780471043041
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Wiley
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Cops are wonderful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book gave me the case of the giggles. Only cops could think of words to describe what could be terrible circumstances, ie, 'meat wagon' for the Medical Examiner's vehicle. But the book is good and keeps the author up-to-date on the current lingo, although different departments use different language, so an author should always check with the local authories.
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