To Catch a Copper

To Catch a Copper is a standalone Docuseries designed as a completed, finite historical narrative. This Channel 4 production provides an intimate look at the Professional Standards Department of the Avon and Somerset Police as they investigate their own officers. The project was filmed over four years, capturing the internal processes and disciplinary hearings that usually occur behind closed doors. By focusing on a specific set of high-stakes investigations, the production team created a focused study on the state of modern British policing and the mechanisms of institutional accountability.

The series was structured to provide a definitive conclusion to the specific cases it followed, ensuring that viewers understood the final outcomes of the misconduct allegations presented. This finite approach allowed the filmmakers to explore the systemic issues within the police force without the need for an open-ended format. As a result, the show serves as a completed documentary record of a specific era and geographic location in law enforcement history.