Definitions by CharleneV

Cop speak 

A subset of bafflegab intended both to lend glory to mundane events and to obfuscate unethical or violent actions. Examples might include “the alleged perpetrator proceeded in a northerly direction via vehicle” for “he drove north”, “sworn members” for “cops”, and “arrested after a brief use-of-force encounter” for “we beat him up”.

The press conference after the shooting was full of the kind of cop speak you’d expect from Public Affairs.

Cop speak by CharleneV May 5, 2023

down south 

Edmonton, Alberta, to residents of the Northwest Territories.

I'm travelling Down South next week to go shopping. Is there anything you want me to pick up for you?

down south by CharleneV September 19, 2005