'Copaganda' And The Portrayal Of Good Cops In Pop Culture

Experts worry aspirational portrayals of police in Hollywood ignore real life issues.

Crime shows, cop dramas and even sitcoms about detectives can be pretty aspirational when it comes to law enforcement.

In serious shows like "NCIS-Los Angeles," characters like those played by LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell represent devoted public servants. And when cops are funny, like Any Samberg's detective Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," they're endearing.

But amid the growing criticisms in real life about police brutality and racial injustice, some critics want audiences to think more critically about what they're watching.