veteran cop
Experienced police officer
A veteran cop is a police officer with many years of experience on the force.
The term implies someone seasoned by long exposure to the job's dangers and routines, often contrasted with rookies or newer officers: The veteran cop had seen it all—nothing surprised her anymore.
In crime fiction and journalism, veteran cops typically appear as world-weary but competent.
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
- old schoolAdhering to earlier ways
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
precinct · grizzled · partner · streetwise · homicide · cold case · crime scene · pension · retired · cynical · instinct · gut feeling · informant · jaded · squad · cases · patrol · tough
- policeofficer, officers, patrol, police departments, detective
- cop filmsLethal Weapon, Hot Fuzz, RoboCop, Dirty Harry, Serpico