What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Martin and Robin kid upstanding police officer (5)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps Martin and Robin". The wordplay uses a reversal. RIB (reversal="as a verb = kid = tease") + DS (synonym="abbreviation for Detective Sergeant = police officer") = BIRDS; definition: "Perhaps Martin and Robin" The answer is BIRDS.

Perhaps Martin and Robin kid upstanding police officer (5)

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