"You wouldn't think that way if you had been a cop as long as I have" is an example of experiential superiority.

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Experiential superiority suggests that someone's experience makes them more knowledgeable or expert in a certain area, and this statement implies that the speaker's experience as a cop gives them superior knowledge or understanding compared to someone who hasn't been a cop for as long.

"You Wouldn't Think That Way If You Had Been a Cop