C.O.P.S was a cartoon television series that ran for only 1 year, from 1988 to 1989 with a total of 65 episodes, before its’ untimely cancellation.
Funny enough, the show is set in the year 2020 and features a cast of COPS and CROOKS fighting against each other. During this short release window, we also received a toy line by Hasbro, featuring the main cast of characters along with some vehicles and accessories.
At the end of each episode of C.O.P.S., a special Public service announcement (PSA) segment known as C.O.P.S. for Kids is shown either in animated form featuring the C.O.P.S. and CROOKS or in live action form with real-life police officers giving kids information about safety issues.
These included staying away from drugs, gangs, how to be safe at home and on the street, and how to help in preventing crime.
Each and every C.O.P.S. for Kids segment was made with the blessing and assistance of organizations like DARE, the National Crime Prevention Council and the California Highway Patrol.