Cops

If you're looking for storytelling rather than raw footage, these are highly-rated depictions of the badge: Why It’s Notable

Often cited by real officers as one of the most accurate depictions of urban policing and institutional decay. If you're looking for storytelling rather than raw

Uses a documentary style to realistically capture the bond between two LAPD partners. If you're looking for storytelling rather than raw

: 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 If you're looking for storytelling rather than raw

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

: Created by John Langley after a real drug raid inspired him to show the raw reality of police work.

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