The Stereotype
You might be asking why doughnuts and cops go together so frequently. Well, given that many police officers are required to work long, irregular hours, there haven’t always been a lot of options for eating in the early morning or late at night.
Former Seattle Police Department chief: “Graveyard cops in the 1940s and 1950s had few options. They might bring a meal, hope there would be an all-night diner along their route, or eat a lot of doughnuts. They were affordable and practical.” In any case, it’s good to see police officers make fun of themselves and the stereotype.