Top Definition n. Also known pejoratively as 'cowboys" by larger
city and state law enforcement agencies because of their
lawless, cowboy-like behavior that they wield with impunity
-that behavior is mostly attributed to a lack of minorities and
real criminal activity in their districts. A "small-town cop" is
essentially a geeky, nerdy white guy that would ultimately have
been just another loser nobody pays attention to had he not made
the proper podunk political connections in order to secure the
job that could easily be defined as the ultimate suburban power
trip. The local yokels in their jurisdiction kiss their asses
for political clout/favors because of the considerable power in
the square mile or two they patrol. They believe "the job" makes
them cool by default and serves as a way to get back at the cool
kids in high school that picked on them. An insanely boring job
that has them feeling inferior to larger, well-known, reputable,
and busy jobs. Their days consist of, extorting freebies from
local busi