COPS is one of the first (and only) true and UNSCRIPTED reality shows, it follows the activities of police officers by embedding camera crews with police units.The show’s formula follows the Cinéma vérité convention, with no narration or scripted dialog, depending entirely on the commentary of the officers and on the actions of the people with whom they come into contact.COPS has followed officers in 140 different cities in the United States and also has been shot in Hong Kong, London, and the former Soviet Union. Each episode is approximately 22 minutes in length and typically consists of three segments, with each segment being one or two self-contained police incidents.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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COPS camera crews follow detectives of the Los Angeles and Washington State sheriff's departments as they probe homicides. Investigations include a Jane Doe's death and a robbery-murder in which a suspect is captured.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 13 votes.
Philadelphia officers subdue a man who was shooting at them; Offs. Luis Colon and Christine Couter witness an accident while looking for a car thief; a car vandal is caught.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 13 votes.
In Washington state, deputy John Jiminez serves a warrant on an armed-robbery suspect; Dep. Shawn McDonald arrests a man for harassing a woman; and officer Fred Doughty responds to a woman's scream.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 10 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.30 from 10 votes.
two shootings; rear-end accident; schoolyard stabbing.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 10 votes.
In Seattle, the police investigate a shooting; Dep. Bruce Larson arrests a man suspected of abusing his mother. Also: a quarreling couple is arrested in a parking lot.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 15 votes.
(11:01 PM Shooting Call) Sheriff's Dept - Deputy Bruce Larson goes to a shooting at a local bar behind a Subway restaurant (5:47 PM Domestic Disturbance Call) Suspected gang member shoots man; pregnant woman fears drunken boyfriend
The episode was rated 7.35 from 17 votes.
A Fort Worth, Texas, officer arrests a suspected drug dealer; two women who have assaulted each other.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 10 votes.
In Philadelphia, Sgt. James Boyle responds to the shooting of a detective; Off. Kyle Smith assists two women; drugs are found in a stolen car during a routine stop by Offs. Antonia Santiago and Walter Rice. Sgt James Boone responds to an assault call, looking for suspects Steak Man and his brother Fred.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 10 votes.
Denver officers apprehend a man accused of assault; a domestic disturbance call; investigation of a drive-by shooting.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.
Philadelphia officers find a gun after stopping a speeder; arrest a stabbing suspect and interview witnesses; serve a warrant on suspected drug traffickers.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.
Officers arrest suspects in a drug sweep; reunite a mother with her children after arresting the father for kidnapping; and respond to a burglary in progress.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 14 votes.
(11:07 PM Suspicious Person Call) Sheriff's Dept - Deputy Bruce Larson talks about how he thought a lot about being a cop and how great it is. It is all he ever wanted, loves being there and helping. He used to be a journalist which had a lot of success and excitement, but always knew one day he'd have to be a cop. Arrest of a suspected thief; witness to a battery theft.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 10 votes.
From Denver: an officer and the film crew are injured when their car is hit by another police car; a threatened suicide call; a drug bust.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 13 votes.
Denver police answer a call in which a father has stabbed his son; a disturbance call in a bar; a hit-and-run driver is identified and arrested
The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.
