

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 motorcyclist gambles with his life during a high-speed chase. One lawbreaker will say anything to avoid being caught. A recent parolee blames Mom when the cops question him about his past.
30mA desperate suspect risks his life in an attempt to escape arrest. A father refuses to lie for his violent son. A malnourished woman makes a call to report some trespassing ghosts.
30mFamily members are forced to take sides when a belligerent man lashes out. Deputies become suspicious when they spot people in the backseat of a parked car. A repeat offender is caught red-handed at a gas station.
30mA father and son get caught up in a traffic stop gone awry. When a family fight escalates, body parts go flying. A disoriented driver can't believe his luck when deputies follow him to a gas station.
30mA deputy is forced to deploy his taser when an armed man refuses to comply. A convicted felon tries everything he can think of to escape a trip to jail. Deputies step in when a car begins to roll into oncoming traffic.
30mCops find themselves in a pursuit when they respond to a tip about a bail jumper. A deputy pulls over a surprisingly cooperative lawbreaker. Deputies struggle to remove a violent offender from a crime scene.
30mWhen a deputy responds to a neighborhood disturbance, the suspect quickly reveals himself. A man learns a hard lesson about wearing his seat belt. Police perform a traffic stop and uncover a sad man with a strange story.
30mA desperate trespasser attempts to give the cops the slip. A frightened man tries to get the attention of Deputies and takes the wrong approach. Officers show that a little honesty can go a long way.
30mA high-speed pursuit ends abruptly when the suspect makes a wrong turn. Officers are forced to intervene when a jilted lover can't take a hint. A nervous man attempts to hide his crime when he thinks no one can see him.
30mA suspicious man decides to take his chances with the wrong end of a taser. A lawbreaker tries to convince the cops that he's a good guy. Deputies smell trouble during a traffic stop.
30mA jumpy bicyclist mistakenly reveals more than he had planned. Officers search a darkened building in an attempt to thwart a robbery in progress. A frightened woman just can't keep her cool when stopped by the cops.
30mThings go from bad to worse for one motorist when his passenger begins to talk. A distressed woman leads the cops to her abusive fiancé. A couple of officers don't know what to think when they pull over an overly friendly man.
30mA teenager makes an adult decision and calls the cops on her neighbor. When a young mother chooses violence, grandma phones the police. Deputies question a suspicious group of people behind a quiet truck stop.
30mA frightened, young lawbraker does everything she can to escape jail. Grandpa comes to the rescue when Mom fails to do the right thing. A simple traffic stop leads one deputy to suspect an elderly couple of criminal activity.
30mEmotions run high during a dispute involving alcohol and a beloved pet. A talkative motorist struggles to keep his story straight with the cops. Deputies investigate a domestic incident and find the aggressor in an awkward spot.
30mA lawbreaker tries to blame his actions on familial obligations. A father is left with no choice but to call the cops on his son. Officers discover some interesting items when they search a family man's car.
30mA deputy calls for backup when he is outnumbered by three suspects. A man gets more than he bargained for when he tries to help out his neighbor. A husband and wife are separated after deputies do a search of their vehicle.
30mA crafty man pulls out all the stops in an attempt to elude the police. Good Samaritans put their lives on hold when they spot a violent crime in progress. A woman gets caught in the act but still tries to bargain with officers.
30mA high-speed car chase switches gears when the driver flees on foot. Tempers flare between neighbors after a couple of kids get physical. A polite but nervous driver quickly becomes irate after the police search his passenger.
30mAn escaped felon looks to Grandma for a safe haven. It's a blast from the past when deputies pull out a security device from the ‘80s. Officers call animal control after worried neighbors refuse to give a dog back to its owners.

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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.