127 Hilarious Cop Puns That Will Have You Rolling

Looking for some side-splitting laughs? Well, you’ve come to the right place! If you love puns (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), especially ones about cops,

then get ready for a comedy ride! We’ve got 120 cop puns coming your way. From badge-toting wordplay to arresting punchlines, these jokes will have you cuffed in laughter.

1. On Patrol Cop Puns

1. Why did the cop bring a pencil to the crime scene? To draw some conclusions.
2. When the officer started working at the bakery, he was a doughnut cop.
3. The cop got promoted to detective because he had all the right clues.
4. Why did the cop take up photography? He wanted to frame the bad guys.
5. I wanted to tell a joke about a police officer, but it was too arresting.

2. Traffic Stop Puns

6. I got pulled over by a cop who loves dad jokes. He said, “Are you speeding or just trying to drive me crazy?”
7. The cop was a great driver—he always knew how to brake up the tension.
8. Did you hear about the cop who got in a car accident? He had a wreck-tifying experience!
9. When the police officer lost his job, it was a traffic jam of emotions.
10. I tried to make a U-turn while the cop was behind me, but he wasn’t turning a blind eye!

3. Detective Puns

11. The detective’s favorite exercise? Investigating his abs.
12. The detective had to solve a puzzle at a bakery. It was a case of the missing doughnut!
13. What’s a detective’s favorite type of music? “Clue”-bumping beats.
14. The detective was so good at his job, he always nailed the “case”!
15. The detective went undercover at the bakery. He was there to investigate the doughnut holes.

4. Law Enforcement Lingo Cop Puns

16. I asked the cop if he was having a bad day. He said, “I’m just trying to arrest my thoughts.”
17. Police officers never lie—so they always make great “testimony” givers.
18. The officer said his job was a real “ticket” to success.
19. I told the cop, “Your uniform is so sharp, it could cut through the crime!”
20. The officer didn’t want to make any rash decisions, but he sure knew how to cuff a situation.

5. Crime Scene Cop Puns

21. Why do cops love donuts? They always go straight to the hole of the problem.
22. The crime scene was a mystery, but at least the detective got to “detect” some sweet clues.
23. They say that cop’s job is about closing cases—well, that’s “case” and point!
24. A thief who steals your heart is “hard to catch” but a cop’s got the “heartfelt” strategy.
25. Why did the cop break up with his girlfriend? She was a suspect, and he needed a “clean break.”

6. Cop Car Puns

26. My police car has been acting up lately. I think it’s due for a “brake.”
27. If cops had a racing league, it’d be called the “Criminal Grand Prix.”
28. Why did the cop’s car refuse to stop? It had a “strong drive” to keep going.
29. The cop couldn’t find his car keys, so he had to “key” in on the problem.
30. I asked the officer why his car had a siren. He said, “To make a sound decision!”

7. Cop Job Puns

31. Cops make great chefs—they know how to “serve” justice.
32. The officer loved his job so much, he “policed” his own house!
33. When the cop became a musician, he was known as the “beat” cop.
34. The cop had such a great job, he always stayed “on duty” for fun.
35. The officer said he didn’t need a raise—he was already “policed” up!

8. Cop Uniform Puns

36. The cop’s uniform was so sharp; it could cut through the “tension.”
37. A cop wearing a leather jacket? Now that’s what I call “police chic.”
38. The officer couldn’t decide which uniform to wear—he was “torn” between options.
39. When the cop dressed in camouflage, he was “blending in” perfectly.
40. The cop’s badge was the real “star” of the uniform!

9. Police Academy Puns

41. The police academy was tough. I guess that’s why they call it a “training ground.”
42. The officer was so good in the police academy, they gave him a “diploma” for his badge.
43. In the police academy, they teach you how to “cuff” your enemies in style!
44. The academy offered a “high” degree of discipline.
45. You could always count on the police academy to “classify” your knowledge.

10. Cop and Robber Puns

46. When the cop caught the robber, he said, “You’re under arrest for stealing my heart!”
47. The cop told the robber, “You’re going to jail… and I’ll be the one to lock you down.”
48. The robber tried to run, but the cop had a “tighter grip” on the situation.
49. The cop and robber played hide and seek, but the cop was always the “best at finding.”
50. A robber asked the cop, “What’s your strategy?” The cop replied, “I just ‘arrest’ my case.”

11. K9 Unit Puns

51. The K9 officer said, “I’m paws-itively sure we’re going to catch them!”
52. Why was the K9 dog always calm? Because he had “barked” up the right tree!
53. The K9 unit’s new recruit? A “ruff” one to train, but they’re “paw-some” at it!
54. The K9 officer got a new partner. He’s a real “bark” for the job.
55. The police dog was so smart, he could “sniff” out trouble in no time.

12. Cop Coffee Puns

56. The cop said he couldn’t work without his morning “mugshot.”
57. Why did the cop drink so much coffee? He needed to “perk up” the investigation.
58. The cop kept his coffee strong—after all, it’s his “brewing” passion.
59. I told the officer he should open a coffee shop. He’d make a “latte” money!
60. The cop had the best coffee in town—it was “grounds” for promotion.

13. Jailhouse Puns

61. I asked the officer if jail was any fun. He said, “Not unless you can ‘cell’ yourself short!”
62. Why do cops make terrible comedians in prison? They’re always “locked” out of the joke.
63. The officer wanted to open a comedy club in jail, but the jokes didn’t “stick” with anyone.
64. The prisoner told the cop he’d be “right back” after a quick break. Guess he was “busting” out!
65. When the cop went to jail, he told the guards, “I guess this is where I ‘cell’ my fate.”

14. Cop Humor at Work

66. The cop had a laugh at work, but he still knew when to “arrest” the fun.
67. Why did the cop bring a ladder to work? He was ready to “rise” to the occasion.
68. The officer told his partner, “Let’s have a “debriefing”—I think we deserve some laughs.”
69. The cop was a natural comedian—his punchlines were always “on point.”
70. Why did the cop get into stand-up comedy? He had a real “ticket” to success.

15. Cop Jokes About Life

71. Life is like a traffic stop—sometimes you need to “pause” and reflect.
72. The cop said, “If life gives you lemons, just “arrest” the situation and move on.”
73. When life got tough, the cop said, “It’s time for some ‘interrogation’ of my emotions.”
74. A cop who lives by the motto “Stay positive”—he’s always ready to “pull over” negativity.
75. The officer said, “In the face of life’s challenges, I’m just going to keep my “police-tive” attitude!”

16. Cop Jokes About Rules

76. The cop knew the rulebook inside out, but he still liked to “break” the rules occasionally.
77. The officer followed the rules so well, he said, “I’m just a ‘law-abiding’ citizen.”
78. A cop without rules? That’s a “lawless” situation I don’t want to be in!
79. I told the cop I was trying to follow the rules, but I think I “flipped” them over.
80. Why do cops always stick to the rules? They know how to “drive” a point home!

17. Officer Jokes for a Laugh

81. The officer told me his job was serious, but he always knew how to “loose” up.
82. I told the cop I wanted to become an officer, and he said, “You’ve got a lot of ‘police-tential’.”
83. The officer was so good at multitasking, he could “solve” crimes and “drive” at the same time!
84. Why did the officer stand near the bakery? He was “arrested” by the smell of fresh bread.
85. The cop had a great sense of humor, but never missed a chance to “enforce” the law.

18. Police-Related Wordplay

86. The cop couldn’t make up his mind—he was “arrest” in two minds.
87. I asked the cop if he wanted to go for a walk, and he said, “I’m already walking the line.”
88. The police were ready to “serve” up some justice, with a side of laughs.
89. The cop’s favorite type of music was “rock” because it was “solid” and always made sense.
90. When the cop lost his keys, it was a “lock”down situation.

19. Police Humor for Every Situation

91. The cop had a great sense of humor—he knew how to “cuff” the tension!
92. The officer told me he could never “arrest” a good joke—it was just too funny.
93. Why did the cop’s joke get arrested? It was charged with being too “pun-ishing.”
94. The officer couldn’t stop making jokes—he was just “out on bail” from humor jail!
95. The cop loved a good pun. He always made sure to “book” them in!

20. Police Officer Wordplay

96. The cop gave a speech about how hard his job was, but it was just a “formality.”
97. When the officer asked if I’d been drinking, I said, “No, just ‘under-arrested.’”
98. The cop wasn’t always serious—sometimes, he just had to “lay down the law” with a joke.
99. When the cop got a promotion, he said, “It’s time to “police” myself and keep moving up!”
100. The officer warned me to be careful with my jokes—they could lead to “pun-ishment.”

21. Funny Cops and Bad Guys

101. The bad guy asked the cop, “What’s your plan?” The cop said, “I’m just here to “take the law into my own hands.”
102. Why did the thief refuse to take the cop’s offer? He didn’t want to be “arrested” for taking a freebie.
103. I told the cop the bad guy was fast—he said, “I’ll just have to “chase” after him with the truth.”
104. When the thief saw the officer, he knew he was “caught” in the act.
105. The bad guy didn’t see the cop coming—he was “blind-sided” by justice!

22. Cop Jokes for Kids

106. What do you call a police officer who loves kids? A “play-officer.”
107. The officer told the kid, “You’re under arrest… for being too cute!”
108. I asked the officer why he liked playing with kids. He said, “Because I’m ‘protection’ at playtime!”
109. The cop and the kid played tag—guess who got “caught” first?
110. The officer smiled and said, “You’ve got the right ‘to remain adorable’!”

23. Police Beat Puns

111. Why did the cop start a band? Because he knew how to “beat” the bad guys!
112. The officer said his favorite rhythm was “law-ndering,” a real “criminal” beat!
113. The cop said, “I’m on the case,” and then he started drumming. He was “beating” the streets for justice.
114. I tried to tell the cop I had “beaten” the system, but he reminded me, “The law is still ‘on’ the beat!”
115. When the cop found the suspect, he gave him a “beatdown”—musically speaking.

24. Cop Car Jokes

116. The officer drove his car so fast, it was “caught speeding.”
117. When the cop’s car broke down, he said, “Guess it’s time to ‘car-rect’ the problem.”
118. Why did the cop’s car go to therapy? It needed some “exhaust”ion relief!
119. The cop’s car wasn’t just a vehicle—it was his “ticket” to success.
120. When the cop upgraded to a new car, he was “cruising” into a new chapter.

25. Jail Jokes and Punny Humor

121. The cop walked into the jail and said, “I’m here to “cell” the deal.”
122. The prisoner asked the cop if he had any advice. The officer said, “You’ll have to ‘do time’ for your actions.”
123. Why did the cop keep getting into trouble? He was “incarcerated” by his own jokes!
124. When the officer came to visit, the prisoners said, “It’s good to see you. You’re always ‘locked’ in with great advice.”
125. The cop told the prisoner, “You’re lucky. We’re giving you ‘time off for good behavior’—as long as you laugh at my jokes.”

26. Law Enforcement Punny Quotes

126. The cop said, “You’re going to jail for this joke, because it’s a “pun-ishment” that fits the crime.”
127. When I asked the cop why he loved his job, he said, “Because no one ‘gets away’ with being boring around me!”