rent-a-cops
Hired security personnel
Rent-a-cops are private security guards, typically those hired by businesses, shopping malls, or event venues.
The term is mildly disparaging, implying they lack the authority, training, or competence of actual police officers: The rent-a-cops chased the skateboarders out of the parking lot.
Also spelled rent-a-cop for the singular.
Identical throughout
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- nightstickPolice impact weapon
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- walkie-talkiePortable handheld radio transceiver
rounds · beat · surveillance · vigilance · deterrence · presence · observation · lookout
Legal authority's scope
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
supervision · power · control · citizen's arrest · detain · trespass · eviction · liability
Limited work schedule
- gigsPaid musical performances
- staffingProviding personnel for positions
- contractualRelating to formal agreements
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
ad hoc · provisional · auxiliary · contingent · stopgap · minimum wage · high turnover · understaffed
Aspiring imitator of others
- power tripSelf-indulgent authority exercise
- SegwaySelf-balancing electric scooter
- overzealousExcessively fervent or eager
- underpaidGiven inadequate wages
undertrained · unqualified · glorified · laughingstock · intimidation · pretend · impersonator · costume
Live musical performances
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- venuePlace of occurrence
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
convention · nightclub · bouncer · wristbands · VIP · capacity · ticket check · backstage
uniform
Identical throughout
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- nightstickPolice impact weapon
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
walkie-talkie · rounds · beat · surveillance · vigilance · deterrence · presence · observation · lookout · sentry
jurisdiction
Legal authority's scope
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
regulation · supervision · power · control · citizen's arrest · detain · trespass · eviction · liability · credentials
part-time
Limited work schedule
- gigsPaid musical performances
- staffingProviding personnel for positions
- contractualRelating to formal agreements
freelance · ad hoc · provisional · auxiliary · contingent · stopgap · minimum wage · high turnover · understaffed · agency
wannabe
Aspiring imitator of others
- power tripSelf-indulgent authority exercise
- SegwaySelf-balancing electric scooter
- overzealousExcessively fervent or eager
underpaid · undertrained · unqualified · glorified · laughingstock · intimidation · pretend · impersonator · costume · inferior
concerts
Live musical performances
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- venuePlace of occurrence
stadium · convention · nightclub · bouncer · wristbands · VIP · capacity · ticket check · backstage · barricade
rent-a-copspolice officers
Sworn law enforcers
police · federal agents · state troopers · FBI agents · peace officers
rent-a-copsSecret Service
Federal protective law enforcement
SWAT teams · special agents · military police · tactical units · elite forces
rent-a-copspublic servants
Government-employed workers
municipal police · public safety officers · civil servants · government employees · city police
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