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Tag: cops in tv and movies: Page 3
Patrol
Is 'End of Watch' Just 'Training Day II?'
"End of Watch" is from start to finish undeniably entertaining, and on those occasions when it is on tactically and procedurally sound footing, it transcends any other patrol-oriented film I have ever seen.
September 30, 2012
Editor's Notes
'End of Watch' Based On LAPD Cop's Patrol Duty
Open Road's "End of Watch" was based on the experiences of Captain Jamie FitzSimons, a former LAPD patrol officer who worked South Los Angeles neighborhoods in the 1990s. This is the primary reason the movie rings true with an authentic approach to police work.
September 19, 2012
Special Units
SWAT Reality Show Arrives at Outdoor Channel
The Outdoor Channel in January will begin airing "Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T.," a law enforcement reality show featuring 14 real SWAT operators competing in challenges.
August 30, 2012
Patrol
Father Figures Are Not Expendable
I had planned to write something about the movie "The Expendables 2," having attended a panel that featured some of the film's stars, including Sylvester Stallone. But in less than 24 hours Sly's son would be found dead of an overdose and the actor reportedly devastated.
July 19, 2012
Patrol
Television Production Company Seeks Criminal Justice Professional
An award-winning television production company is searching for established and up-and-upcoming crime scene experts, criminologists, and other experienced professionals for a new documentary series about homicide investigations.
July 5, 2012
Patrol
'Cajun Justice' Premieres on A&E
"Cajun Justice," a new police reality show featuring deputies from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Department, premieres tonight on the A&E network.
June 6, 2012
Editor's Notes
Police Links: Breaking the Ice
There's so much happening out there related to law enforcement that it's difficult to keep on top of it all. Starting with this first monthly blog post, I'm going to provide a sampling of items of interest you might have missed online.
May 30, 2012
Patrol
Video: 'World's Wildest Police Videos' Returns
New episodes of the police reality series "World's Wildest Police Videos" will begin airing on Spike TV on May 7 as it returns to prime time for the first time in more than a decade.
May 1, 2012
Patrol
NLEOMF's 'Heroes Behind the Badge' Doc Arrives In Fall
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Modern City Entertainment are teaming up to create "Heroes Behind the Badge," a documentary about the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.
March 22, 2012
Patrol
'Act of Valor:' Where's the Police Version?
If you've been on the fence about seeing "Act of Valor," I hope that you will plop down your 10 bucks and do so. Maybe if "Act of Valor" is a hit, they'll make more movies that honor the sacrifice of the military instead of deriding our warriors.
March 5, 2012
Gangs
Movie Review: Rampart
"Rampart" is another depiction of the evil white-guy cop, played this time by over-the-top Woody Harrelson, and the good black guy played by gangbanger-gone-actor Ice Cube.
February 13, 2012
Training
Reserve Officer To Direct 'Police Academy' Movie
New Line Cinema has picked a reserve police officer to direct a new "Police Academy" and reboot the popular 1980s spoofs about a ragtag group of recruits called on to save the city.
January 9, 2012
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