Why do police dramas always show people wearing a blanket and drinking coffee or coco?
349269
People in stressful situations are in danger of going into shock, at which point the body systems would shut down and the extremities (arms and legs) would become cold.  The blanket helps prevent this.  The warm liquid to drink is comforting, helps in warming the person, and gives the person something to do other than focus on the tragedy that has just occurred.  Though I have only seen this done once, in a major car accident I happened upon, I understand that it is a common practice in certain conditions, such as a fire destroying someone's home.
642267
I'll tell you why. It's the government. They want to keep asking the same question over and over. If you take the letters of the same question and re-arrange them, you will see that it is all just one question. That question being "WHY DO THEY KEEP SHOWING GAY VITO ON THE SOPRANOS!?!?" That is all the government wants to know and is here for. My god, do you realize that our whole way of life is based on the fact that an ex-mafia captain is in love with a guy he calls Johnny Cakes?!?
855358
I think that we obviously need better screening of police officers and some training to help them to deal with megalomaniac issues. but not all officers are like this but I agree too many are.The same can be said of many government officials.
580740
in the UK the specials are volunteers, they are usualy part time or cant quite make the real plods & its an easier way of getting in. They still have policing powers though but never used to, it was just a uniform but now things have changed ,they can arrest your ass
826803
=because they can actually learn something and understand a bit more as to how the criminal mind works because we good people generally do not think like that.  These people that like these shows tend to like thee medical shows as well.  I know I do..  Much better than the Simpson's or Fear Factor or some of the sitcoms..
920007
Maybe Cam Woolley is a little over zealous at times, but you have to admit, the guy who was bagging on the OPP, on camera no less, was asking for trouble.  \n\nIf you make somebody look bad, they're gonna want some pay back.  Most Police were bullies growing up, so you KNOW they're going to get even.  Might not be right, but it won't surprise anybody!\n\n(nothing against the police... I know the majority of them are good people, trying to do their jobs as best as they can)
84330
Don't be fooled,its staged! The people are probably instructed on what to say,never believe everything you see on tv.While the characters are probably real,they over dramatize the fact to get publicity.So it is not the full reality its a dramatization of the real.
998138
I don't know if this is an acceptable answer, but here goes:  they just want something to complain about!  I mean, like most television shows today, the storylines that take place are completely fictional!  (With that said, I don't see anyone complaining about some of these oh-so-crappy shows that, for some odd reason, get some of the best ratings!) What is so hard to understand and/or accept?  Moreover, though the action may differ, wrestling is no different then, let's say, a soap opera!  Like you said, it's just entertainment!  Geez!
174351
It is when police are breaking the law, as in taking bribes,\nand the 'higher ups' are in on it.
365316
It's not legal. All police officers, in or out of uniform, have to show ID if asked.
616734
Yes usually TV adds glamorize drinking and make it seem fun and social; which is what all young people want to be (cool) or have (fun and friends). So I believe it does promote underage drinking.
755520
more to the point\n\nWhy don't the cast in the pub (who are there nearly all the time) get drunk
709295
=because they can actually learn something and understand a bit more as to how the criminal mind works because we good people generally do not think like that. These people that like these shows tend to like thee medical shows as well. I know I do.. Much better than the Simpson's or Fear Factor or some of the sitcoms
778713
It's subliminal.  All they ever seems to do (and it's the same with Corrie) is sit in pubs, drink booze, get drunk.  If a normal person spent as much time as they did in the boozer, their liver would need its own postcode.  So you're hearing 'I'll 'ave a pint, please, Peggy', and you're brain is going 'hmmmmm, beeeeeeeer' in a Homer Simpson way.  You could always watch it with the sound down!
331321
It more of a social thing than just drinking coffee. Instead of saying no, ask "how about tea", or "hot chocolate".
385103
Ugh!!!  Don't even!  They are usually overtly nice because if something is to come up...that's the topic.  Cops always pick on the people that are pointing guns, robbing etc...black, white whatever.\n  As in everything there are some bad apples.
1051664
i live in maine and washington state, and ive been everywhere inbetween, in my opinion most police dont have the capability to deter or detect anything smarter and more dangerous than a jelly donut,  this is just a general biased observation.