This episode of Running from Cops contained some pretty rough scenes of policing on television,

as well as audio of people in distressing situations, which you might find upsetting.

Thanks for listening.

Previously, on Running from Cops.

I would say that in the history of television, there is no simpler, better show than the format of cops.

Get on the ground! Get on the ground!

I believe it is wrong to present as entertainment the actions of people who may be having the worst day of their lives.

What I see is a police department as a political organization trying to get control of the message.

Would you mind if I check to make sure there's nothing illegal in the car?

Okay.

The shows do justice to our law enforcement officers.

These gentlemen are under fire.

And John said to me, I can do this for you every week.

I'm the pizza man. I deliver.

Langley Productions, and Mr. Langley himself, has been able to make a boatload of money.

I knew that television could be a modern day form of justice.

Episode 2. Shooting fish in a barrel.

My name is Joe Petruselli.

I'm currently a high school teacher at Passaec County Technical Institute.

Prior to that, I spent 25 years in New Jersey law enforcement.

I was with the Passaic County Sheriff's Department.

So I saw you on cops.

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