Member of drug squad? No, another branch (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

speed cop

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(Other definitions for speed cop that I've seen before include "Police officer on a motorcycle? (slang)" , "Policeman" , "Traffic enforcer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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