Running from COPS

Crime Writers On... by Rebecca Lavoie

Aug 6, 202600:42:00Society & Culture

It was the ride‑along show that entertained America and influenced how law enforcement behaved — on television and in real life. We're talking about “Running from COPS” from Headlong and host Dan Taberski.

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