Multiple murders happen in a small town with barely any police
Suspect is gasp the police chief’s son!
Lots of intrigue very drama! How will we catch this killer? We are just small town cops!
Call the fucking FBI - that’s their whole thing. I get rugged individualism but it’s 2024, you’ve got phones, nearest field office is probably a few hours drive away, I’m sure they’d be happy to come help. It’s not the 1840s anymore.
After watching a video on how local police officers wrongfully arrested FBI agents and/or breaking undercover agents cover, I totally understood why they’re stereotyped as having so much disdain to the local police force in the movies and TV series.
Conversely, dramas where:
Call the fucking FBI - that’s their whole thing. I get rugged individualism but it’s 2024, you’ve got phones, nearest field office is probably a few hours drive away, I’m sure they’d be happy to come help. It’s not the 1840s anymore.
NO BIG-TIME FEDS ARE GOING TO TAKE OVER A CASE IN MY TOWN! I’M THE SHERIFF HERE!
After watching a video on how local police officers wrongfully arrested FBI agents and/or breaking undercover agents cover, I totally understood why they’re stereotyped as having so much disdain to the local police force in the movies and TV series.