

COPS follows police officers, constables, and sheriff's deputies during patrols and various police activities by embedding camera crews with their units. The show's formula adheres to a classic cinéma vérité ethos. With no narration or scripted dialog, it depends entirely on the commentary of the officers and on the actions of the people with whom they come into contact.
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30mA high-stakes car chase involves tire spikes, shredded rubber, and crashed gates in Las Vegas. Suspects accused of burglary state they only steal to pay rent. A routine traffic stop proves there's always more than meets the eye.
30mA suspect tries to outrun the law by bicycle but can't out pedal police horsepower. A deputy goes undercover to investigate stolen baseballs. A K-9 unit discovers hidden contraband on a suspect's most private places.
30mA vehicle is pulled over for a simple seatbelt violation and ends in a chase to the confusion of all involved. A suspect with a history of grand theft auto is found in yet another stolen car. Officers find drugs abound in a tough part of town.
30mSuspects can't conceal the pungent odor of marijuana after being stopped for a minor traffic violation. The Gun Crimes Unit finds crack cocaine on a suspect pulled over for a broken windshield.
30mA man accused of burglary claims he's simply been hallucinating from bad gas station food. A suspect tries to show off by parading his white pistol and causes pandemonium. A traffic stop offers an accused man a second chance...
30mDeputies and dogs attempt to subdue a man in distress. A suspect proves to be too sleepy to engage in truck thievery. A baby is rescued in a car with no air conditioning but plenty of warrants.
30mOfficers make tactical decisions to apprehend an individual with a large, saw-like knife. Chiquita the chihuahua helps its owner through hard times while officers highlight the dangers of substance abuse...
30mStop sticks are used to intercept a vehicle with more bullets than the local shooting range. Two suspects watch their life unravel after being found dope sick with meth, heroin, and shattered dreams...
30mMistrust proves toxic after a dispute over slot machines ends in recriminations and threats. A puppy is the magic charm after officers have a heart to heart with individuals who've hit a rough patch...
30mLies can't hide the truth when a stolen U-Haul is seized during a felony traffic stop. A suspect with his pants down has no hiding places for his alleged meth pipe...
30mA suspect forgets to drive away after breaking into a used car lot. A dispute over money ends in felony vandalism. The truth can be fleeting when suspects are found with narcotics and tall tales...
30mA suspect fresh out of jail finds his way back behind bars after being found with narcotics. A motorcycle named 'Love Machine' does not love being stolen...
30mDeputies halt a burglary in progress after a dramatic foot chase. A truck is pulled over for stolen plates and officers have questions about how the vehicle can be started with just a house key..
30mSecurity guards face threats from a suspect who states he has a 'burner' gun. A passenger throws out a suspicious bag during a traffic stop that proves fateful...
30mAn unsuspecting Uncle finds his nephew has been hiding all kinds of secrets during a traffic stop. Police respond to a domestic dispute as past lovers find their old wounds have yet to heal...
30mMeth and alcohol cloud accusations between husband and wife while officers determine who's telling the truth. A woman accused of drug possession states heroin is the only thing that can heal her pain...
30mDeputies race against time to save a young boy who is trapped inside a house fire. An intoxicated patron demands a beer on credit and argues with a store clerk. An older woman struggles with heroin...
30mA motorcycle with no license plate crashes while fleeing from Deputies. A woman driving a car with no windshield blames her ex-boyfriend. A gun is found hidden in a seat during a traffic stop...
30mA stabbing victim has his throat slashed while waiting for his wife. A man is shocked to learn that his rental box truck was reported stolen. Spice is found in a nervous passenger's purse...
30mOfficers spot two suspects on a city bus and a prolonged standoff occurs. A wanted man's friends lie to Deputies about his whereabouts. Deputies find meth in a one-armed man's truck...

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COPS follows police officers, constables, and sheriff's deputies during patrols and various police activities by embedding camera crews with their units. The show's formula adheres to a classic cinéma vérité ethos. With no narration or scripted dialog, it depends entirely on the commentary of the officers and on the actions of the people with whom they come into contact.
Harry Newman.
The catalogue lists an episode length of 30 minutes; individual episodes may vary.
The listed premiere date is 11 March 1989.