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Despite a lower number of police officers walking the beat than there were ten years ago, there’s one place where you can always find a cop – on television. In the old days the “cops” on TV were actors like Erik Estrada and the guys from “One-Adam-12.” But these days you’re more likely to find the TV screen populated with real law enforcement employees. And it’s not just Sheriff Joe with his new reality show that’s driving the trend.
There’s “Homeland Security USA,” “Manhunters” (a show about the US Marshal’s Service), and now they’re doing a show where real cops use their investigative skills to track down a widely underestimated threat to public safety. That threat is, of course, ghosts.
According to an article in the Hollywood Reporter, A&E is seeking to one-up Sci Fi’s “Ghost Hunters” with a new series that blends paranormal investigation with law enforcement. “Paranormal Cops,” which just might air this year, will feature a group of Chicago police officers who moonlight as ghost chasers.
Yes, you read that correctly. Finally we can start to make progress in the war on ghostly apparitions. No more ghost-hunting squads made up of teenagers, plumbers, or college students. The police ghoul-squad group includes four officers, two tech assistants, and a “medium.”
The ghost-chasing group existed before the show’s producers came along, a network spokesman said, and the officers’ respective departments have approved the venture.
The ghost-hunting genre shows no signs of slacking on cable, with ratings continuing to grow for several shows. In addition to A&E’s ramp-up, Sci Fi recently ordered a new “Ghost Hunters” spin off. We hope the folks who work alongside the ghost-hunting peace officers will take it easy on the officers on the show.
“Hey Mike, looks like one of those ghosts ate the other half of your sandwich. Better call the team, pronto!” Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites        
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