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Focuses on the "family business" of policing, following multiple generations of the Reagan family in the NYPD.

: Created by John Langley after a real drug raid inspired him to show the raw reality of police work. Focuses on the "family business" of policing, following

Often cited by real officers as one of the most accurate depictions of urban policing and institutional decay. : It is often cited as a "guilty

: It is often cited as a "guilty pleasure" that focuses on everyday crimes like drug use and domestic disputes, though it has faced criticism for its portrayal of suspects. Fictional Depictions: Best Cop Media Cab A high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between an undercover

While a comedy, some officers find its depiction of the "absurdity" and office dynamics of police work surprisingly relatable. Confessions of a Former Bastard Cop | by Officer A. Cab

A high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between an undercover cop and a mole.

The show COPS pioneered the cinéma vérité style of television, following real-life law enforcement officers on their shifts without scripts or narrators.