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cqueen
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 25 May 2005    Post subject: why are coppers called coppers? Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 16:05 - 25 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/205/205lect04.htm

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1845 in New York City is the generally accepted date and place for the start of paid, professional policing in America. They were called Coppers, after the copper stars they wore as badges on their Peelian uniforms.

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PostPosted: 16:08 - 25 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I believe because they had a copper badge in times past.
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PostPosted: 16:17 - 25 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
as opposed to the rusty badges they are today? nah only jkin
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