I hope this doesn't come off as a stupid question, but I was curious for some opinions from actual cops working in large cities (LA, Chicago, New York, etc.). How do the various police-related media compare to the real thing? I'm sure police work is pretty varied, but I'll just name a few movies and shows off the top of my head: The Shield, The Wire, Training Day, SWAT...
Are there any movies or shows that seem like an accurate reflection of what you actually do? (There's Cops of course, though most episodes I've seen are in smaller towns and suburbs).
Thanks
EDIT: By the way, I'm not asking if cops are as shady as some of the main characters on The Shield...I'm curious if the portrayal of police work and the routine is pretty accurate.
Are there any movies or shows that seem like an accurate reflection of what you actually do? (There's Cops of course, though most episodes I've seen are in smaller towns and suburbs).
Thanks
EDIT: By the way, I'm not asking if cops are as shady as some of the main characters on The Shield...I'm curious if the portrayal of police work and the routine is pretty accurate.
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