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Why is LAPD and NYPD mostly portrayed in American movies?

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The Los Angeles Police Department and the New York City Police Department are the largest, best trained, and best equipped police departments in the entire country. They protect the two largest and most varied cities in the country. read more

NYPD has gained some ground in recent years, particularly after 9/11, and LAPD has lost some ground, particularly in wake of the beat-down of Rodney King, and the corruption scandals at their Rampart station. read more

Naturally, he had a lot to say about how his profession is presented on screen in that most cop movies are utterly ridiculous. Though we can’t reveal his identity, we promise you, the writer of this list is an actual Sergeant in the NYPD. read more

Further Research

LAPD vs NYPD
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Mike Tristano & Co.
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