Female cop: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in informal settings. It's casual and can sometimes be seen as slightly disrespectful.

• I saw a female cop handling the traffic near my school
• There's a female cop who patrols our neighborhood every night

Generally considered outdated and less common. It can sometimes be seen as less professional.

• A police woman helped me find my way when I was lost
• I read a story about a brave police woman in the newspaper

Mostly used in formal settings. It's respectful and similar to 'female police officer'.

• The town hall awarded the woman police officer for her courage
• There's a woman police officer who always greets us with a smile

Appropriate for both formal and informal settings. It's a respectful and neutral term.

• She introduced herself as a female police officer
• The female police officer managed the situation very professionally