"COPS" can refer to several things, depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
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COPS Office: The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing. Community policing begins with a commitment to building trust and mutual respect between police and communities. The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals, develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training and technical assistance to community members, local government leaders, and all levels of law enforcement.
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COPS TV program: "COPS" is an American reality legal television documentary programming series that is currently in its 35th season. It is produced by Langley Productions and premiered on the Fox network on March 11, 1989. The show follows police officers during their patrols and investigations, and has been criticized for its portrayal of law enforcement and its impact on public perception of police).
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C.O.P.S.: Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a non-profit organization that provides resources to help families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty rebuild their shattered lives. C.O.P.S. programs for survivors include the National Police Survivors Conference held each May during National Police Week; scholarships; peer-support at the national, state, and local levels; "C.O.P.S. Kids" counseling reimbursement program; the "C.O.P.S. Kids" Summer Camp, "C.O.P.S. Teens" Outward Bound Adventure for young adults, special retreats for spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, extended family, and co-workers; trial and parole support, and other assistance programs.
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Cop: "Cop" is a slang term for a police officer.
