Beat pounder (3 letters)

{ Answer }

COP

{ Related Clues }

One with a beat
Filch
Flatfoot
Friday, for one
One of the fuzz
Narc. for one
___ a plea
"Blue Knight"
Blue knight
Guy on a beat
Kojak, e.g.
Nightstick carrier
Person with a collar?
Speeder stopper
Lift, so to speak
O. Henry's "The ___ and the Anthem"
Whistle blower, at times
One who handles bookings
Bobby's relative over here
Word after good and bad

{ Tags }

badge, bear, beat, blue, collar, cop, filch, flatfoot, friday, here, knight, lift, maker, man, person, plea, pounder, steal, swipe, wearer, who

{ Notes }

The answer COP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.

{ Definition }

COP as a noun:

1. (bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig) = uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

COP as a verb:

1. (hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom) = take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!"

2. (collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop) = take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"