Sheriff Austin Garrett and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announce their agency has once again been selected to be featured on the COPS television series.
"Several episodes will be filmed during the summer of 2025 for Season 38, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our personnel in law enforcement," officials said. "This will make the third time HCSO has been featured on COPS and we are grateful for this opportunity to share a behind-the-scenes look at our team’s commitment to serving and protecting our county."
Debuting in March 1989, COPS has become one of the most iconic law enforcement television shows in U.S.
history showcasing the realistic, day-to-day activities of law enforcement professionals across the nation as they respond to various calls throughout their regularly scheduled shifts. Over the years, it has built a reputation for fostering strong, collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies both across the country and around the world, officials said.
“I am proud that our agency has once again been selected to be a part of COPS, showcasing the dedication, skill, and professionalism of our deputies not only to our county, but to a global audience. Many current law enforcement professionals, including several from our agency, no doubt were inspired to pursue this career after watching COPS as kids. This incredible opportunity allows us to highlight our people and their service while also helping us to inspire the best and brightest to join our ranks. The fact that this renowned television show has selected our agency and is investing the time and resources to highlight our work underscores that the HCSO is ‘Leading the Way’—not just in our state, but across the nation,” said Sheriff Garrett.
COPS personnel will be riding with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies for approximately eight weeks beginning tonight. During this time, they will be capturing numerous stories and incident footage for their television series. According to production staff, potential episodes will air in the fall of 2026.
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