What is the Spanish word for "cop"?

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English

cop

Spanish

policía

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Examples of how to use "cop" in Spanish

English
A cop was directing traffic after the accident.
Spanish
Un policía estaba dirigiendo el tráfico después del accidente.
English
A cop helped me find my lost dog.
Spanish
Un policía me ayudó a encontrar a mi perro perdido.
English
The cop asked for his driver's license politely.
Spanish
El policía le pidió su licencia de conducir cortésmente.
English
She waved at the cop on the corner.
Spanish
Ella saludó con la mano al policía en la esquina.
English
The cop explained the traffic rules clearly.
Spanish
El policía explicó las reglas de tránsito claramente.

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