Definition of «good cop»

The phrase "good cop" refers to a police officer who behaves kindly, is helpful, and treats people fairly.

You don't have to keep playing good cop / bad cop, or get blamed by your partner. (empoweringparents.com)
Think of it like good cop / bad cop: the longer someone goes untreated, the louder the bad cop becomes. (health.com)
I don't see good cops trying to get bad cops out of the system. (nakedpastor.com)
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