
Cops — Season 36
Get ready to ride along! Season 36 of *Cops* returns Friday, April 5th, 2024, bringing viewers back into the thick of real-time police action. Expect the familiar blend of gripping encounters and frontline perspectives as officers respond to calls across the country, showcasing the challenges and dedication inherent in law enforcement.

This Spring Break Special Edition recounts a Pinellas County Deputy's unexpected introduction to a novel pastime, shared with a group of sun-kissed young women. In Escambia County, deputies rushed to the aid of a shooting victim in a beach …

Late nights during Spring Break brought a variety of incidents to the attention of law enforcement across the region. In Escambia County, deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated teenager discovered unconscious near the water's edge…

As Spring Break commenced, law enforcement across Florida responded to incidents involving underage drinking. In Okaloosa County, deputies patrolling the beaches discovered a minor possessing a "blackout rage gallon," commonly known as a "b…

The Las Vegas Strip buzzed with activity during this Spring Break, and officers on patrol encountered a lively group of break dancers. Elsewhere, a young woman found herself taken into custody after refusing to cooperate with Okaloosa Count…

A teenager, a beer in hand, approached a deputy. A jet skier disregarded the posted no-wake zone. Deputies freed a bird entangled in a thicket of branches. A young person discarded an open container of alcohol and informed the officers that…

In a coffee shop, a man brandished a knife before being incapacitated with a taser. Law enforcement officers deployed tasers on a suspect wanted under Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warrants. Elsewhere, a fleeing driver…

During the extended chase, a vehicle burst through a fence. The hood of a truck lifted as it sped along. A box truck careened into a ditch. Meanwhile, the shoplifters clutched their large television, desperate to escape.

The woman drove her car directly into the police vehicle. During the chase, the suspect initiated a video call to his family. The vehicle implicated in the recent shooting sped away from the scene. Police deployed spike strips, bringing th…

In Springfield, Missouri, officers encountered a man brandishing a knife who refused to vacate a hotel. As the suspect became uncooperative, he began to resist, while a hotel clerk offered words of encouragement to the responding officers. …

In Lafayette, Louisiana, a domestic disturbance call escalated into a violent struggle. The male suspect resisted arrest while his girlfriend intervened, assaulting a police officer. Meanwhile, in Greene County, Missouri, deputies initiated…

Police officers deployed a police SUV and a taser to apprehend a man who was fleeing, armed with a knife; a suspect in a hit-and-run incident crashed their vehicle into a gas station; and an unlicensed driver is wanted on warrants in Greene…

The pursuit began with a suspect leading law enforcement on a high-speed car chase. The chase escalated when the suspect attempted to flee from a police K9 unit, ultimately culminating in a PIT maneuver that brought the stolen vehicle to a …

In Florida's Escambia County, deputies pursued a warrant service when a suspect fled in a pickup truck. As they watched, the vehicle’s hood rose. Meanwhile, in California's Kern County, law enforcement identified a stolen GMC pickup at a ga…

The pursuit ended for the motorcyclist, who yielded after a prolonged chase through Fontana. In Missouri, a canine unit tracked a suspect fleeing a traffic stop, the individual wanted for felony shoplifting. Elsewhere, a stop stick brought …

A television, taken without permission, dangles precariously from the open back doors of a vehicle during a cautious chase. In Florida, a woman’s frustration erupts in a bite directed at her boyfriend during a heated disagreement. Elsewhere…

The chase through Independence, Missouri, ended abruptly when the driver, a woman, lost control and fled the vehicle as it continued in motion. In Springfield, officers responding to a burglary at a church encountered a distressed witness w…

In Wichita, Kansas, officers pulled over a cyclist riding without lights. Unable to confirm the man's identity, they suspected he had provided a false name, given his outstanding warrants. Meanwhile, in West Covina, California, officers exe…

A white Impala set the pace for officers in Independence, Missouri, leading them on an extended chase that at times ventured beyond paved roads. The vehicle eventually abandoned the pursuit, careening into an apartment under construction. I…

In Independence, Missouri, a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended with a collision. The driver, a woman, deliberately rammed a police car, disabling both vehicles. She was subsequently taken into custody and, while in custody, implored …

A series of traffic stops escalated, marked by erratic driving, resistance to arrest, and the discovery of drug possession. In each instance, officers employed force, including the use of tasers and physical engagement, to secure compliance…

The cyclist, determined to continue, ignored the officer’s signal to halt, his movements frantic. He attempted to conceal a backpack, its contents illicit. A motorcyclist’s desperate bid for escape was thwarted by the sudden presence of a l…


