They're not always treated as fiction though. Some police officers model their behavior after what they see on TV. And police departments have given shows acces

They're not always treated as fiction though. Some police officers model their behavior after what they see on TV. And police departments have given shows access to locations and props in exchange for favorable portrayal. John Oliver did a show about it recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNy6F7ZwX8I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNy6F7ZwX8I