Parents' Guide to

Police Women of Broward County

By Anne Louise Bannon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Real women, real police work -- really raw.

TV TLC Reality TV 2009
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

Marshall78
Marshall78 Parent of 2, 2, 3, 3, 6 and 7-year-old
October 18, 2009
age 14+

We love this show!

My husband and I watch it evertime it comes on. My sister's daughter is staying with us and we get together and watch it.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
Great messages
Great role models
JerZeeDhona
JerZeeDhona Adult
September 19, 2009
age 14+
dhonna in jerzee luvzit ... it is obvious that ' children ' are not the target audience ... however , it can give mature women a realistic view of the job description and if it is something that an individual may want to pursue ... thumbs up here
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What's the Story?

In POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARD COUNTY, TLC's cameras are on board for the ultimate ride-along. Crews tag along with the female officers of Florida's Broward County Sheriff's Department as they settle disputes, take down drug dealers, and serve as decoys for prostitution stings -- in between taking calls from their kids.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (1 ):

Whether you like the show or not will depend on how much you like reality cop shows. The storytelling is good, if not overwhelmingly exciting. And the voices of the women are distinct -- it's hard not to get caught up in their stories and feel a lot of sympathy for them.

Still, while one episode might be interesting as a glimpse into this most difficult of jobs, it's hard to imagine watching week after week of drug dealers cursing officers out and perps getting busted. After all, a lot of crimes are surprisingly petty, and after awhile it can feel the same old, same old.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how true to life most reality TV actually is. Do you think this one is more or less accurate than other reality shows? Why?

  • Do shows like this help or hurt the world of law enforcement? Do you think they make kids more or less likely to get into trouble?

  • If this is an accurate depiction of real-life police work, do you think it could it inspire interest in the profession?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: August 6, 2009
  • Network: TLC
  • Genre: Reality TV
  • TV rating: TV-14
  • Last updated: October 18, 2022

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