A Police Procedural is concerned with an accurate representation of the day to day realities and procedures of the police. It's a very specific sub-genre of crime fiction. The Police Procedural is almost the antithesis of the Cop Show. The Police Procedural is characterized by the lack of emphasis on the character's personal lives and the increased focus on the nuts-and-bolts of law enforcement. Both the Police Procedural and the Cop Show are sometimes called "Precinct Shows". See also: Crime-Time TV, Forensic Drama, Buddy Cop Show, Cop Show. Examples: