Officer's React #13 - Southland

[@javiervasquez8539]

Southland was the best cop show ever. I look at shows like The Rookie and SWAT and I just cringe at the writing and acting in those shows. Southland was the only cop show that made me feel like I was in the action. Also, I think it would have been badass to have Southland characters make a cameo in End of Watch since the movie came out when Southland was still airing.

[@OnlyCops]

Damn, that would have made for a cool cameo! And they really did break the mold after Southland came out when it comes to cop shows.

[@erika_itsumi5141]

@@OnlyCops Let's be cops, please React to "let's be cops"

[@OnlyCops]

@@erika_itsumi5141 we can add it to the list!

[@Explorer920023]

Not only that, I think the creator and/or executive producers that worked on Southland also worked on End of Watch

[@greywakez]

Nah I think The Shield was the better cop show

[@michaelcartwright1071]

Southland is by far one of my favorite law enforcement-related shows, next to the very old Adam-12.

[@stachebill505]

Bro Southland is the best! I’m going to be pushing for more reactions to this show!

[@SandmanGotBeer]

As a cop and FTO, Southland is the ONLY cop show I can watch with a non-cop, or at all for that matter. Every episode I can sit there and not cringe at the writing while I think, "yeah, that could happen". My favorite quote: "this is a front row seat to the greatest show on earth". Now, I tell myself that when I have doubts about staying on. Totally agree on EMS. They are savages when it comes to jokes and anger towards repeat customers (particularly dope fiends) and I love em for it.

[@OnlyCops]

Thank you for your service brother! Southland is probably one of the most honest shows when it comes to the FTO/rookie relationships and it doesn't pull any punches for how much of a grind the job really is most of the time LOL

[@tatocancelled7186]

What do you think of The Wire?

[@SandmanGotBeer]

@@tatocancelled7186 Very realistic in terms of how investigations can drag on. More importantly, how the working relationships among cops can be and how the internal politics can be. Luckily, I've never been a city police officer and have worked for a fantastic agency my entire career so I've never faced that, but I have friends and family that work for major city police departments and they wonder what it feels like to "work for a real fucking police department". I'm expected to do whatever it takes and however long it takes, within the law, to make the arrest. Noone gets in my way and I'm fortunate for that. The humor in the wire is top notch and it's so relatable. In police work, we all know a Jimmy McNulty or a Bunk or a Herc & Carv or a Lester.

[@brandonb3174]

@@SandmanGotBeerhave you watched homicide life on the Street?

[@SandmanGotBeer]

@@brandonb3174 no

[@LongShlongJohnson]

" im petty like that " is the best and worse thing I've ever heard from a cop 😂

[@OnlyCops]

A petty application of the law is still within the confines of constitutionally supported law 🤣 it's like a reverse uno card for auditors

[@GhostEye31]

My favorite part of taxi guy was the three cabs chilling in the back of shot.

[@johnnyguitar6639]

Yeah remember that. I figured it was a mistake by producers. Or done for irony

[@chrisoakleyfx]

I absolutely loved Southland, the finale ending completely fucked up my entire week, and then I learned it would never be resolved 😭 awesome show, definitely needs a rewatch.

[@fiyhighboys]

As a former EMT I totally agree, the filter is gone after a few weeks on the job. And I’ve had partners that were savages for the things they would say.

[@medic8613]

As a recovering EMS provider, I'd like to thank you both for the kind words and high praise of our senses of humor.

[@OnlyCops]

God bless the EMS!

[@erika_itsumi5141]

The funniest thing about the dude calling them as a taxi service, through the car I count at least 3 Taxi's parked by the curb. This guy is just lazy.

[@OnlyCops]

BAHAHAHA I didn't even notice that, fuck that dude!

[@jpmartinez961]

My last foot chase I had a citizen pull up to me while I was running. I took the ride and caught the guy.

[@OnlyCops]

You are my hero 😍

[@Naesala119]

I’ve been a tow truck operator for 12 years. My first 4 years was a service driver so I did the small stuff. Unlock cars, changing tires, jump starts.. once I was in a flatbed, I saw lots of fatal accidents! And you’re right! The first few are definitely memorable and they can really mess with you! But after so many, it doesn’t hit you as hard! So I can definitely relate! Still hits a bit but definitely not like the first times you see a DB!

[@mschrage618]

It’s so interesting to hear these guys talk about VNRs being taught, not that long ago, when in my academy in 2020 we were taught to never use them under any circumstances. Weren’t even allowed to learn them.

[@OnlyCops]

This changed happened right before then 🤣 we legitimately used to VNR each other in academy for a whole day. It's still also a legal submission in MMA. Policy has changed in police circles, but the science behind how they work and the fact that it is WAY safer/more effective (when done correctly) than tasers,Bola wraps, OC, baton strikes, etc has not changed. The inability to use this to subdue highly resistant suspect will get more officers hurt and more suspects killed.

[@aghadfi5980]

@@OnlyCops MMA fighter and LEO here, totally agree. Stupid caselaw and optics from the public will get many officers and suspects killed. It is bound to change as the public is more exposed to MMA

[@johnortmann3098]

I just finished binge watching "Southland" last night. On a whim I looked for reactions and found you guys. Liked and subbed.

[@OnlyCops]

I'm glad you found us! Southland is pretty awesome!

[@Ajaws]

My first homicide, 3rd week of field training, they made me primary on that call, the ME had been at a wedding and showed up in what looked like a full ball gown.

[@OnlyCops]

That is kinda hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sorry you got stuck as primary, that is a total shift killer of a call

[@Ajaws]

@@OnlyCops it’s okay, yesterday I was at work from 2pm to 9:30 am, because we had a brawl with 6 fucking people and they stuck me with the paperwork and booking for ALL of them. So fuck me I was at work 19 hours and had to be there again at 2 lmao

[@morninmichigan1824]

Boot is an LA thing mainly. You can also hear Brian and Z refer to the rookie in End of Watch as boot when her and Van Hauser are attacked. Though in end of watch it can be heard earlier in the movie after shift briefing.

[@OnlyCops]

Thanks for the insight!

[@Explorer920023]

Southland, The Rookie, and End of Watch are all based on the Los Angeles Police Department. If I'm not mistaken, the same creator for Southland and The End of Watch actually were the same person but they went through the furthest lengths possible to make the actors look and act 100% authentic which was refreshing rather than seeing the typical generic fake badge or bad acting, like it made these shows absolutely easy to watch in comparison to any other shows. I really think they should make a sequel to both End of Watch and Southland.

[@theviper7603]

Yes, both The Rookie and SouthLAnd are based on the LAPD. Their uniforms are usually very strict and the badge is golden with the LA City Hall and seal in the middle. The cars are also very easy to spot, all „shops“ except some K9s and Bomb Squads (which are full white, sometimes called Polar Bears) are Black & White. The doors have the City‘s seal at the top, the word Police, a unique five-digit number for the car at the bottom, and the motto “to protect and to serve“. The roof has the last 3 numbers of the five-digit, so Air Support knows which car/officer it is, and the trunk has 2 numbers that identify the Division (21 in total) or other divisions like Traffic (27). The back of the car has the five-digit on the left side and the American flag on the right, now together with the division number on newer cars. And of course the famous bumper stickers like DARE or „Watch the Road“

[@OnlyCops]

Thanks for the insight!

[@lennythompson4259]

My old man when on the job in 62 retired in 94. I went on just after him and was done in 2022. Love this, my how times have changed. Discretion is GONE.

[@OnlyCops]

That must have been a wild tike to be a police officer! We inherited a lot of wisdom from y'alls generation of cop 😊

[@tjsam805]

according to my uncle, you broke his first rule as a cop. never admit to speeding, you were just "hauling ass" 😂😂😂😂

[@OnlyCops]

Wise words indeed 😁

[@grantthomas9274]

Just found ya'lls channel recently. Love the videos. Southland, The Wire and Adam-12 are prolly the best cop shows ever created.

[@OnlyCops]

Thank you for the support! We will add those shows to our list!

[@mikespenser4013]

Have you watched Homicide Life On The Street. From the same people behind the series The Wire.

[@grantthomas9274]

@@mikespenser4013 Ill have to check that show out. I never even heard of it.

[@Anwesha_Rath04]

So, you guys were beat cops together ? That would have been dope! You are such a fun duo 😂

[@OnlyCops]

We got to do it for the last year and a half of our police careers 😁

[@Anwesha_Rath04]

​@@OnlyCopsthat's nice But why do you guys decide to quit the force then? (I am just curious about it, please don't mind 😅)

[@frankminardo6120]

The way soutland ended was BS lol, enjoying the content gentlemen, new cop from Indiana and new subscriber

[@OnlyCops]

Welcome to the channel my friend and thank your for your service 😁

[@frankminardo6120]

@@OnlyCops thank you and thank guys for your service, is there a place to get one of the “only cops we catch you ridin dirty” shirts??

[@London_J]

South LA nd and The rookie are both LAPD/LA. Both had gay characters (Cooper, the blonde cop and Jackson West, The black rookie.)

[@sivonni]

I looked young when I was 18 (like YOUNG, even in my 30s people kept thinking I was a teen or early 20s) and I was taking police science courses at my "vocational" high school. I was approached by some people before graduation to take some sort of "turbo" academy courses with the end goal of going undercover in Jr. High/Middle Schools as a student. They pushed HARD for it. But, in the end, I just couldn't imagine a life where I had to lie to everyone every day and be away from my family for extended periods of time. So I joined the Army instead. 🤷‍♀

[@OnlyCops]

🤣 what a wild journey that comment was! Thank you for your service homie!

[@bluej511]

Crazy how different europe and the US is with radars and stuff. At least here in France we hardly EVER have cops with radar guns, its all speed cameras and distance cameras (point to point), but by law they have to warn you that theres a speed camera in the area. FYI, as i said in your other videos i used to work privately for LEOs and state officials (worked on Mitt Romneys personal mustang :). I used to go around new england and calibrate the radars, then put a sticker on it. I do believe it's every year at least in Massachusetts it was. P.S. In the beginning you can see that ballistic panel sticker on the door panel when the guy leans into the crown vic.

[@OnlyCops]

Thanks for the comment! That is really cool insight into how stuff is done across the pond!

[@Utubesuperstar]

Bro I can’t imagine having a me chirping at my dead body and roasting me 😂😂

[@OnlyCops]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Peruvian07Prince]

I worked in MN and we called rookies boots. I feel like it was because of this show though 😂

[@OnlyCops]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's hilarious

[@dirrrtydawg9772]

There was a line of cabs right across the streets from the cops. Lmao you can see them clear as day through the driver side window. Lol

[@the_salty_captain]

"my kids are fighting over the video game" (5 and 7 years old) "my child is refusing to take a bath" (6 years old) then they get nasty when you tell them there's nothing you can do about it Started telling them "if you can't take care of your own kids, there are services I can call that will do it for you"

[@OnlyCops]

Based

[@the_salty_captain]

@@OnlyCops now I feel like a total dope. Guess I’m too old to know what “based” means lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Anwesha_Rath04]

please don't judge me if I say that watching chicago PD is my guilty pleasure lol

[@OnlyCops]

You are guilty as charged 🤣

[@Anwesha_Rath04]

@@OnlyCops you're hilarious 😆...wait what!..!..!

[@mpkk9143]

The Airplane calls for a radio car to make the stop while the observer watches over head for evidece purposes.

[@matthewhull5876]

The “taxi “scene. Did nobody notice the STRING OF TAXIS LITERALLY BEHIND THE OFFICERS?

[@OnlyCops]

🤣 no

[@dangarrison3503]

My FTO and I got a dead body call early one morning, it was winter and cold. We got there with another unit. The other rookie looked like he was gonna barf, I hot the guys name and ran it, my FTO asked what came up. I said " Hey he just cleared up two warrants" the two FTOs laughed. The guy put a shotgun shell in a pipe and stuck it in his mouth. Weird thing is that was 30 + years ago and I still remember his name and still have the Polaroid.

[@OnlyCops]

I spit out my coffee at the "cleared 2 warrants" bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I worked a couple of successful suicides, but not one with a home made gun, that is by far one of the craziest calls I've ever heard of! I'm not at 30 years later on some of my more "memorable" calls but I'm right there with you on the details feeling like they were just yesterday. God bless you

[@MistsMagic]

The funniest thing is I actually watched this exact compilation right before clicking on this video.

[@OnlyCops]

Nice!

[@MistsMagic]

@@OnlyCops Its how I found you guys. Enjoying KZbin clips while working overnight security at a grocery store. I really enjoy the insights you guys have

[@heman5077]

I was a C.O. and I cringed watching prison and jail movies, and how over the top corrupt the Guards are in the movies, I imagine you gentlemen feel the same way, watching some shows lol

[@OnlyCops]

Yeah man, there is a TON of stuff shown on TV that never happens in real life 🤣 TV writers are wild dude

[@Cage2053K]

TOP COP SHOWS EVER 1) Adam 12 2) Southland 3) The Rookie

[@OnlyCops]

I wouldn't argue that! That's a pretty solid list!

[@malikwilliams4951]

“I grew up in a free state”😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@larry648]

And if it’s not the PD’s problem, somehow is ends up being the fire department’s problem. 👨🏻‍🚒. And we call the FNG’s probie.

[@OnlyCops]

Once the scene is secure 🤣

[@larry648]

@@OnlyCops no, the cops are always at shift change, no scout available 😂

[@Bondmanproductions]

I feel so bad for cops that deal with entitlement or spoiled people

[@OnlyCops]

It is the worst

[@nickpatterson492]

i used watch this show when it 1st came out

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

So from some quick (and honestly unverified) research. LAPD does call their recruits "boot" as a reference to "boot camp" referring to the academy as they technically aren't recruits since they have not completed the academy at this point. I would love it if an LAPD FTO could clarify this though.

[@OnlyCops]

Yes please!

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

"Boot" means just came out of bootcamp. rookie.

[@johnnyguitar6639]

14:39 Do those things he pulled out of the trunk still work on modern cars? I thought they only worked on the old 70s cars= non electronic lock cars. I remember the tow companies used to have those.But last I heard,they don't work on electronic lock

[@OnlyCops]

It depends on the make and model, but yes, even in cars with electric locks this tool would still likely work

[@johnnyguitar6639]

@@OnlyCops Ok.Tnx

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

today there would be 6 people filiming the cops and saying "leave him alone, he didn't do anything." I know a guy here in Minneapolis who saw guys shooting at each other and when the cops had them up against the car people were filming the cops and saying that.

[@OnlyCops]

I knew a person on the internet that took a comment out of context and tried to apply it to a totally unrelated situation. They did everything he could to apply a negative stereotype to people of a certain profession to justify their bias against them. He was so motivated to disparage this minority of the population, that he even did it to a person of color... I'm glad you're not that person 🥰

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

@@OnlyCops When did I mention color? I don't understand your response at all. I'm confused.

[@johnnyguitar6639]

Hey guys. I got a question. (not sure if you covered it in any of your vids.) But I was watching an ep of southland.When someone called in a cop down. And a patrol car that was suppose to watch a house with an important witness in. Just turned and left. OFc the house got attacked. But my question is would the people on guard duty do that?

[@OnlyCops]

Normally when given a detail or assignment like that you wouldn't move, but if it was an OIS or an urgent emergency call then it's likely they would leave if they were close

[@johnnyguitar6639]

@@OnlyCops Ok Thanx!

[@solastranded1744]

It was a good show. Well rounded cast. The only characters I hated weren’t even mainstays. Dewey and Sal’s brat daughter made me wanna choke myself. On a positive side I gravitated towards Sherman and Adams. Well written and flushed out characters. I discovered Michael Cudlitz here as well which is why I was so excited for Abraham in the walking dead. Great actor.

[@OnlyCops]

Dude! I miss the original couple of seasons of the walking dead, that used to be a pretty rad show.

[@solastranded1744]

@@OnlyCops Right! Those first 3 or 4 seasons were peak prime time television! I was excited to tune in on Sunday nights! Good Times bro!

[@robertkay9871]

I loved Southland and your reviews.. 🚔🇱🇷👮

[@OnlyCops]

Thanks!

[@elchamber]

Southland is usually referring to Southern California or more so Los Angeles, so that's why it's called Southland. It was first one NBC. I remember it cause it was one of the first few tv shows that was HD. It was then bought after being canceled by TNT. It was canceled on NBC cause the network wanted to give Jay Leno the 10 PM spot.

[@chrisoakleyfx]

I believe "Southland" refers to South LA specifically

[@elchamber]

@@chrisoakleyfx there's episodes where they filmed that isn't South Los Angeles only. Even the police station isn't in that location, but East LA. The news media call Los Angeles and parts of other counties Southland.

[@icer1249]

7:58 find out later in the show that the cooper is actually gay. it explains this scene a bit better and why he acted that way.

[@OnlyCops]

That makes WAY more sense

[@Poe-007]

Awesome guys

[@stachebill505]

Poe I told ya we had one for ya! We just pressured producer Juan to finish it!! Lol

[@Poe-007]

@@stachebill505 - that’s awesome bub

[@Jarhead1086]

How the hell is a blood choke deadly force?

[@OnlyCops]

I wish I knew

[@Shifty51991]

Cause you can fuck it up and it can become an airway choke. Also if you hold it too long you are starving the brain of blood.....doesn't take a doctor to realize why brain not getting blood=bad....

[@mpkk9143]

OMG Its LAPD. Yes we call new trainees Boots

[@Explorer920023]

It's an LAPD thing... hahaha

[@bobingalls4643]

how would you compare this to the Shield?

[@OnlyCops]

I have actually never watches the Shield. We need to add this to our list!

[@Fuhreddeekaye]

Chill with the savage, bro….. Geezus

[@DrJohannPryce]

Michael cudlitz was perfect cast

[@OnlyCops]

He really was 🥰

[@dennislink7957]

Paramedics have to deal with the 911 for a ride across town or he’s annoying me take him to the ER or I m stressed and want to check into the hospital for a few days or we are going on vacation so you need to take granny to the hospital till we get back or 911 to check out Junior because we are going on vacation tomorrow and want to make sure he’s not going to get sick or Junior knocked a tooth out yesterday and I heard you can stick it back in or…..

[@OnlyCops]

Those sound horrible 😳 talk about a huge waste of time on all of those!

[@London_J]

Please check out Bright. With will smith

[@OnlyCops]

That was actually a pretty interesting short series

[@Anwesha_Rath04]

Hey , can you make a reaction video on Brooklyn nine-nine(feat. Andy Samberg), it's actually one of my favourite sitcoms 😂😂

[@OnlyCops]

I adore this show 😊 we will see if we can sneak it in between rookie episodes

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

The fat guy in the scene - maybe the cop wanted to arrest him.

[@OnlyCops]

In the shirtless man scene, I think the cop demanded very poor judgement and would be written up for his lack of professionalism in current day policing. But back in the 90s this was probably very common. That being said, it's always a bad idea to assault anyone.

[@johnnyguitar6639]

@@OnlyCops But it was a honest question 😇😇 I mean suppose not all gay guys look like they are part of the village people.

[@DavidCarlson-z4d]

You guys may have something in your show but you are talking too much over the video. I was a cop in LA and seriously thinking of doing a podcast and discussing LEO situations and cases, but I will talk over the video

[@MegaCbcbcb]

Do a Gorham vid, 90% of it is cops

[@mikespenser4013]

Cooper's character is gay.

[@OnlyCops]

Which one was Cooper again?

[@Trashman702]

@@OnlyCops You did a review of the show and don’t know who 1 of the 2 main characters are?

[@Explorer920023]

It's an LAPD thing... hahaha

[@OnlyCops]

Clearly 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Carry on!