Police Women of Broward County

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Police Women of Broward County
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Ana Murillo, Shelunda Cooper, Julie Bower and Andrea Penoyer (from left)
GenreDocumentary
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes24
Production
Running time40 to 43 minutes
(excluding commercials)
Original release
Network TLC
ReleaseOctober 3, 2009 (2009-10-03) 
February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)
Related
Police Women of Maricopa County

Police Women of Broward County is the first of TLC's Police Women reality documentary series, which follows four female members of the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) in Broward County, Florida. [1]

Contents

The series features four women, following them at their jobs as law enforcement officials and at home with their families. Throughout the show, the officers provide commentary on the particular incidents shown that they were involved in. Both seasons of the series features Julie Bower, Shelunda Cooper, and Andrea Penoyer. The first season featured Ana Murillo, who was replaced in season 2 with Erika Huerta.

Cast

Note: Unless specified, all ages given reflect the first season of this series.

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 11October 26, 2009 (2009-10-26)March 29, 2010 (2010-03-29)
2 13September 13, 2011 (2011-09-13)August 15, 2012 (2012-08-15)

Season 1 (2009–2010)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
11"Hell of a Cop"October 26, 2009 (2009-10-26)
The cops take down a drug dealer, discovering drugs on a stripper, going undercover as a prostitute and investigating a bloody fight.
22"That Wasn't Me Running!"November 2, 2009 (2009-11-02)
The cops use a canine to help uncover evidence, investigating an alleged rape, outrunning a criminal, and arresting a drunk driver.
33"Another One Bites the Dust"November 9, 2009 (2009-11-09)
The cops stop a woman that claims wind blew marijuana into her bra, arresting two rape suspects and searching for a third.
44"I Hope Somebody Runs..."November 16, 2009 (2009-11-16)
The cops catch two burglary suspects, bringing down a drug house, confronting a rape victim with an unlikely suspect.
55"Super Hot Blonde"November 23, 2009 (2009-11-23)
The cops go undercover to buy crack, arrest a man for using an internet escort service to pay for sex.
66"Don't Call Me Baby"January 4, 2010 (2010-01-04)
The cops stakeout crack dealers, tracking down a couple accused of rape.
77"Welcome to the Real World"January 11, 2010 (2010-01-11)
The cops catch a drug dealer, tracking down a sex offender who has violated his parole.
88"Let's Get the Next Customer"February 8, 2010 (2010-02-08)
The cops arrest a drug dealer, tracking down a suspected statutory rapist, chasing down a perpetrator and gathering evidence after a robbery.
99"Strip Search Me!"February 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)
The cops bust prostitutes who are soliciting clients on the internet.
1010"Are You Kidding Me?"March 22, 2010 (2010-03-22)
The cops chase down a suspected rapist, arresting a drug dealer and a buyer, closing down a known drug house and mediating a violent argument.
1111"Best Takedowns"March 29, 2010 (2010-03-29)
A clip show showcasing ten of the first season's best arrests.

Season 2 (2011–2012)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
121"Justice Has Been Served"September 13, 2011 (2011-09-13)
The cops bust a suspected drug dealer who brings his toddler daughter with him
132"A 50,000 Volt Mistake"September 20, 2011 (2011-09-20)
The cops deal with a bystander who refuses to cooperate.
143"Girl Cops Rule!"October 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)
The cops take down a suspected drug dealer, race to a shooting call about a domestic dispute.
154"A Surprise Party With Guns!"November 1, 2011 (2011-11-01)
The cops chase down a suspect in an elaborate drug bust, get called to a drunken disputes.
165"Best Mom Out Here"November 8, 2011 (2011-11-08)
The cops participate in a complex drug sting, intervene in a dispute.
176"Early Bird Gets the Worm"November 29, 2011 (2011-11-29)
The cops chase down a suspect who leads them to a fully stocked drug house.
187"You Can't Karate Chop a Car"June 27, 2012 (2012-06-27)
The cops must chase down a suspected arsonist, find a human trafficking victim, stop a reckless bicyclist and assist in an undercover buy bust.
198"You're My Kind of Woman for christmas"July 11, 2012 (2012-07-11)
The cops join forces with SWAT to a stake-out of a suspected cocaine dealer.
209"These Are Not Cookies"July 18, 2012 (2012-07-18)
The cops take down a suspected prescription pill dealer, encounter drunken revelers, pose as prostitutes and search for the truth behind an alleged rape case.
2110"Tore Up From the Floor"July 25, 2012 (2012-07-25)
The cops chase a rampant car, arrest a man wanted for trafficking in oxycodone.
2211"We Got a Drama Queen"August 1, 2012 (2012-08-01)
The cops bust a pothouse, encounter an intoxicated woman in need of assistance.
2312"These Are Somebody Else's Pants"August 8, 2012 (2012-08-08)
The cops prevent a suspected crack-dealer from fleeing, go on a scavenger hunt throughout an apartment complex.
2413"This Too Shall Pass"August 15, 2012 (2012-08-15)
The cops apprehend a barber student tries to sell marijuana, a pregnant runaway wanted for stealing cars and work on the case of a hotel maintenance man.

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References

  1. "TLC Pulls the Trigger on a Compelling New Series Documenting the Fast-Paced Lives of the Police Women of Broward County". the Futon Critic. July 13, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2013.