Vice Squad
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Rough reality show about cops making arrests isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Vice Squad
Parents need to know that this reality series -- which follows vice-squad cops as they bust drug sellers, prostitutes, and the like -- isn't age-appropriate for young viewers. Guns are frequently drawn, suspects are often treated roughly/abruptly (including an instance in which two teen girls are asked to lie face down during the course of the arrest), and there's plenty of strong language -- although most of it is bleeped, you can often still tell what was said. The show also focuses much more on the actual busts than on the police work that precedes them, so it doesn't really offer much thoughtful insight into law enforcement.
Read our full review by Anne Louise Bannon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether shows like this actually reflect the reality of police work. How much of the cops' daily lives do you think gets edited out to make the show "exciting"? And what do you think producers want viewers to take away when they watch? Do you think shows like this one can serve as cautionary tales? Why or why not?

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