Policing the Media

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The book delves into the complex relationship between a U.S. police department and its portrayal in television media. Through interviews and personal observations, it reveals the lives and philosophies of street patrol officers, highlighting their mixed feelings about the on-screen representation of police work. Accompanied by black and white photography, the narrative offers a nuanced exploration of how these officers perceive their roles in contrast to their fictional counterparts.