Cops Season 13 Episode 17 Pierce County, WA #21
- January 27, 2001
In season 13, episode 17 of Cops, viewers are taken to Pierce County, WA for episode 21. This episode follows the usual format of the long-running reality series, with camera crews riding along with law enforcement officers as they respond to various calls throughout the county.
The episode begins with officers responding to a call from a woman who has been assaulted by her husband. When they arrive on the scene, the woman is visibly shaken and has bruises on her arms. The officers speak with her and gather information about the incident before going to speak to the husband. He denies any wrongdoing, but eventually admits to getting physical with his wife. He is arrested and taken into custody.
Later in the episode, officers respond to a fight between two men outside of a convenience store. When they arrive, one of the men is bleeding from a wound on his head. The officers attempt to break up the fight and find out what happened, but both men are uncooperative. They are eventually separated and taken into custody.
The episode also features a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. Officers chase the suspect through residential streets and eventually catch up to him when he crashes into a fence. The suspect attempts to flee on foot, but is quickly apprehended by the officers.
Another call takes officers to an apartment complex where a group of people is causing a disturbance. The officers find a woman who has been drinking heavily and is causing a scene. She becomes belligerent with the officers and is eventually taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Throughout the episode, viewers also see officers responding to various traffic stops and other calls for service. The officers are shown interacting with members of the community and working to keep the peace in Pierce County.
As always, Cops provides a raw and unfiltered look at the work of law enforcement officers across the country. This episode is no exception, with viewers getting a firsthand look at the dangerous and unpredictable situations officers face on a daily basis. Whether dealing with domestic violence incidents or high-speed pursuits, the officers of Pierce County are always ready to help keep their community safe.