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Women in Law Enforcement

'Police Women' Crosses a Blue Line

When I watched the first episode, I was shocked that these women who risk their lives every day are showing their children's faces on TV for the world of criminals to see.

August 19, 2009

Women in Law Enforcement

'Police Women of Broward County' Evokes Compassion

Officer Lori Connelly watched "I Hope Somebody Runs," the first episode of TLC's new reality show "Police Women of Broward County." Her response surprised her.

August 13, 2009

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Broward Police Women

Cable network TLC has debuted "Police Women of Broward County." The network returns to the Florida county that spawned police reality pioneer "Cops" for a show that follows female law enforcement deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office, as they pursue suspects, make arrests and hone their skills at the firing range. Photos courtesy of TLC.

July 31, 2009

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TLC Debuts "Police Women of Broward County"

TLC is heading back to the county that produced "Cops" to debut a police reality show that follows female deputies called "Police Women of Broward County."

July 28, 2009

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A&E's 'First 48' Will Focus on Jackson P.D.

The A&E reality show “The First 48” will tape an episode in Jackson, Miss., because of the department's high homicide arrest rate, the Jackson Clarion Ledger reports. The homicide arrest rate is 78 percent, compared to 50 percent nationally.

June 3, 2009

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What I've Learned Playing You Guys

My work has led me to appreciate on a deeper level the tremendous challenges of law enforcement.

March 31, 2009

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Florida Police Say They've Solved 'America's Most Wanted' Murder

Police aren't talking about the case, but have scheduled a 2:30 press conference with John Walsh and the crew from "America's Most Wanted.'' Walsh became a vocal advocate for the plight of missing children after his son's death, testifying before Congress, founding the Adam Walsh Foundation and, in 1988, debuting his crime-fighting television program.

December 15, 2008

Technology

Popularity of CSI Shows Helping Crime Labs Gain Funding

The very shows that have inflated juries' expectations for swift justice have helped attract the resources needed to modernize crime scene units—they're getting more high-tech equipment and anchoring their staffs with career-oriented specialists. Dallas is about to hire a civilian scientist to head up its crime scene response section for the first time.

July 30, 2008

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The State of American Law Enforcement - A Love-Hate Relationship

"My brother told me, 'If you want everyone to love you, join the fire department. If you want half the people to love you but half the people to hate you, go ahead and be on the police department.'" — Officer Michael Pecha, Omaha (Neb.) Police Department.

March 31, 2008

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Former DEA Agents Sue Producers of 'American Gangster'

Three former Drug Enforcement Administration agents have filed suit against the producers of the movie "American Gangster," saying that the film made them into criminals and did not truthfully show their role in the arrest and prosecution of infamous Harlem drug dealer Frank Lucas.

January 23, 2008

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Rotting Body Discovered During Filming for TV Show

Life imitated art for hit forensic investigation drama CSI: New York when a real mummified corpse was found in the building where an episode was being filmed.

August 31, 2006

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No Movie Like Real Life

It's interesting the subliminal effect that movies can have on us. Especially us cops, who are the subjects of at least one or two movies a year. Some of you may remember the movie "48 Hours" starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.

September 30, 2005