Parents' Guide to Police 24/7

TV CW Reality TV 2024
Police 24/7 TV show poster: black and white police car with red and blue lights.

Common Sense Media Review

Melissa Camacho By Melissa Camacho , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Predictable police series shows violence, drugs.

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What's the Story?

POLICE 24/7 is an unscripted series that follows sheriffs and police departments around the United States as they serve and protect their communities. From traffic stops and high-speed chases to domestic violence calls and drug busts, each episode reveals the different challenges and dangers law enforcement officers face every day.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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The predictable unscripted series offers all the expected calls, chases, and arrests these types of TV series feature. Police 24/7 cameras follow as officers do things like chase stolen cars, run after people on foot, conduct traffic stops, and administer sobriety tests. Scenes show people arguing with officers, engaging in drunken behavior, and resisting arrest. Officers also explain what's happening on camera, or share their thoughts about what transpired. Overall, Police 24/7 doesn't contain anything particularly new or surprising, which makes one wonder what's the point of it.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what it's like being a sheriff or police officer. What kind of personality traits and training does one have to have to be a good one?

  • Does Police 24/7 offer a realistic portrayal of what law enforcement officers do every day? Or are only the most extreme situations shown on TV for entertainment purposes?

TV Details

  • Premiere date : May 7, 2024
  • Network : CW
  • Genre : Reality TV
  • Character Strengths : Courage , Teamwork
  • TV rating : TV-14
  • Last updated : July 26, 2024

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Police 24/7 TV show poster: black and white police car with red and blue lights.

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