Meaning of the word "traffic cop" in English

What does "traffic cop" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

traffic cop

US /ˈtræfɪk kɑːp/
UK /ˈtræfɪk kɒp/

Noun

a police officer whose job is to control traffic

Example:
The traffic cop directed cars around the accident scene.
A traffic cop waved us through the intersection.