Apprehend
Cops
Both words in one sentence
- The opening scene of The Matrix has this with the cops ignoring the Agents' orders and trying to apprehend Trinity themselves.
Source: Underestimating Badassery -
Dirty Cop: The cops who apprehend the protagonist drug and beat him to try and get information on his accomplices.
Source: Video Game / Persona 5 -
Played straight with the police, as it's made very clear the most if not all street cops totally approve of Frank's war on crime and don't put any effort into trying to apprehend him.
Source: Comic Book / The Punisher
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