The police documentary series The First 48 follows detectives during the critical first two days of an investigation. This series contains graphic images and shows the gritty side of police work.
Featured Sergeants and Lieutenants
- Joe Briede of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Larry Lewis of Dallas, Texas
- Eugene Reyes of Dallas, Texas
- Linda Vertin of Detroit, Michigan
- Sherri Meisel of Detroit, Michigan
- Barbara Eckert of Kansas City, Missouri
- Chris Karakostas of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Joseph Scott of Memphis, Tennessee
- Toney Armstrong of Memphis, Tennessee
- John Buhrmaster of Miami, Florida
- Bell Kelhower of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Tim Angell of San Antonio, Texas
Quotes
"For homicide detectives, the clock starts ticking the moment they are called. Their chance of solving a case is cut in half if they don't get a lead in the first 48 hours."— The First 48 IntroductionA&E: About The First 48