Why do we call policemen 'coppers'?
Question
Why do we call policemen 'coppers'? I can’t think why…Bob, Ashford
Answer
Name: Ian, Sidcup
Qualification: Helmet expert
Answer: Years ago, they used to be called ‘copper-tops’ because the top of their helmet used to be made of copper.
Name: Deborah, Arkle
Qualification: Acronym expert
Answer: It’s short for Constabulary Of Police - COPPER
Name: Simon, Bermondsey
Qualification: Baton expert
Answer: It’s because there was a copper band around their truncheon.
(James O'Brien: They all sound plausible. It's impossible to know which is right)