About

This five-part docu-series will examine how police departments not only protect the public but also reach out in the most surprising ways. From stories of heroism to the outreach programs that make up the PAL system, to the awards and certificates bestowed upon the diverse infrastructure that makes up our ever-changing police force, the viewer will get a deeper understanding about the "Heroes in Blue."

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Episodes

1. Hero's Call

52m

An active duty 911 dispatcher reveals what it's like to be the voice on the other end of the line in our times of need. Featuring real transcribed calls and recollections from the job, this episode gives a new understanding of what it's like.

2. Hero's Sacrifice

52m

A retired LAPD officer recounts what it's like to live through some of L.A.'s most dramatic times in the 90's to reveal a career that left him injured both physically and mentally and how his faith helped him reconcile both.

3. Hero's Reach

52m

After a brush with death, an LAPD officer finds a new calling as a boxing coach in the P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) to help him heal his wounds and give back to the kids in his community.

4. Hometown Hero

52m

After 27 years on the job in his hometown, an L.A. suburb cop shares uplifting and dramatic stories from the beat.

5. American Hero

52m

Follow the career of a retired African American LAPD as he worked in the city of Angels during its most troubling times. From his humble beginnings in Compton to his time in SWAT and as a Hollywood adviser, his story is an uplifting tale of overcoming adversity to protect and serve.