Traffic Cops

Derbyshire police patrol the county, confronting a wide spectrum of offences. Their duties include tackling drunk or drug‑impaired driving, intercepting gangs that steal vehicles, and breaking up drug networks that operate across county lines. Officers work round‑the‑clock, using patrol cars and mobile units to respond swiftly to incidents.

The programme follows police officers as they patrol the whole of Derbyshire, showing how they confront an extensive range of criminal activity while on duty. It gives viewers a clear picture of everyday law‑enforcement work across the county, highlighting the diversity of incidents that officers have to deal with during a typical shift. During each episode the focus shifts between very different offences. One moment the police are stopping drivers who are clearly drunk or under the influence of drugs, and the next they’re tracking down organised groups that steal cars. The series also follows the teams as they intercept gangs moving drugs from one part of the county to another, illustrating how quickly a routine patrol can turn into a major investigation. The show underlines just how varied policing can be in a largely rural area. From simple traffic violations to complex cross‑border drug operations, the officers are constantly adapting to new challenges. Their work spans the entire Derbyshire landscape, meaning they must be ready for anything, whether it’s a local road‑side stop or a coordinated effort to dismantle a criminal network. Overall, the series paints a realistic portrait of Derbyshire police on the move, emphasizing the breadth of crimes they tackle—from impaired driving to organised theft and drug trafficking—while staying true to the everyday reality of their patrol duties.