Ep 7. In the Crosshairs
- TV-14
- January 28, 2020
- 44 min
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8.3 (15)
In the Crosshairs, the seventh episode of Body Cam season 2, showcases gripping footage of officers in intense, potentially life-threatening situations.
The episode opens with a police pursuit in Phoenix, Arizona, where officers are chasing a stolen car. The suspect is driving recklessly, jumping curbs and narrowly missing parked cars. As the suspect's car comes to a stop, he jumps out and runs, prompting a foot chase. The officers chase the suspect through a residential area until they finally apprehend him and take him into custody.
Next, the show shifts to a traffic stop in Lubbock, Texas, where an officer pulls over a car with expired tags. The driver is acting suspiciously, and as the officer attempts to search the vehicle, he jumps out and takes off on foot. The officer chases him on foot, trying to keep up with the suspect through a shopping mall and ultimately into an apartment complex. The situation becomes even more dangerous as the suspect grabs a knife, but the officer manages to subdue him and take him into custody.
The action then moves to Knoxville, Tennessee, where officers respond to a call about a suicidal man with a gun. The man has barricaded himself inside his home, and officers are trying to negotiate with him to surrender. The situation remains tense as the man continues to threaten the officers and himself, until finally surrendering peacefully.
The final segment of the episode takes place in Portland, Oregon, where officers are responding to a potential burglary. As they approach the house, they hear a gunshot and realize that someone inside the house has fired at them. The officers take cover and call for backup, as the standoff continues for several hours.
Throughout the episode, Body Cam provides a unique and unfiltered look at the high-stakes situations that law enforcement officers face every day. The show underscores the bravery and professionalism of these officers in the line of duty, while also illustrating the myriad challenges and risks that they must navigate to keep their communities safe.