In this episode titled "Minneapolis, MN 2 - Rookies," Cadet Mike Looney, eager to make a difference as a police officer, undergoes survival training under Officer Wes Edstrom's supervision. They practice tactical searches, emphasizing safety and strategy. In a practical exercise, Sgt. Dave Martenz guides cadets through a bar scenario where they confront unruly patrons, leading to a tense altercation involving a gun. As Mike graduates and receives the William Perry award, he begins his first day on the job with Officer Greg Hirsch. They respond to a street shooting, encountering a suspect who provides inconsistent alibis. Amid the chaos, Mike reflects on the realities of policing and the impact he hopes to make.
Show
Cops
Episode
S03E02
Air Date
Sep 22, 1990
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Minneapolis, MN 1
S03E02
Minneapolis, MN 2 - Rookies
S03E03
Minneapolis, MN 3 - Women Cops
S03E04
Minneapolis, MN 4 - On the Home Front
S03E05
Minneapolis, MN 5
S03E06
Minneapolis, MN 6
S03E07
Alaska 1
S03E08
Alaska 2
S03E09
Alaska 3
S03E10
Alaska 4
S03E11
Las Vegas Special Edition 1 Hour
S03E12
Las Vegas, NV 2
S03E13
Las Vegas, NV 3
S03E14
Las Vegas, NV 4
S03E15
Las Vegas, NV 5
S03E16
Las Vegas, NV 6
S03E17
Las Vegas, NV 7
S03E18
New Jersey 1
S03E19
New Jersey 2
S03E20
New Jersey 3
S03E23
Pittsburgh, PA 1
S03E25
Tampa, FL 1
S03E27
Tucson, AZ 1
S03E30
Riverside Co. CA 2
S03E32
Houston, TX 2
S03E34
Houston, TX 4
S03E35
Houston, TX 5
S03E37
Houston, TX 7