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See which characters TVGuide.com users picked as TV's top cops

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1 of 15 Giovanni Rufino/CBS

Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller), Elementary

Yeah, yeah, he's in modern day New York and his Watson's a woman, but is there a better consultant for your buck than the seemingly omniscient detective? Our users' deductive reasoning says no.
2 of 15 David Giesbrecht/USA Network

Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), White Collar

Neal is not only proof that it's good to be a little bad (what else do you expect from a con artist working with the FBI?), but that sartorial style goes a long way in crime-solving.
3 of 15 Neil Shapiro/CBS

Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), Hawaii Five-0

While we're sure viewers love it when he takes his shirt off, true Five-0 fans tune in because they know that McGarrett will always get his guy — by whatever (sometimes questionable) means necessary.
4 of 15 Monty Brinton/CBS

Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Criminal Minds

In many ways, Hotch is the perfect leader of crime-fighting squad: no-nonsense, composed and hard-working. Plus: He has his own theme song.
5 of 15 Colleen Hayes/CBS

Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), The Mentalist

Equal parts prankster and brilliant observer, Jane always knows how to crack the case while also having a little bit of fun. Though we're hopeful he'll eventually land his "white whale" (aka Red John), our users are enjoying the chase.
6 of 15 Doug Hyun/TNT

Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander), Rizzoli & Isles

Social ineptitude aside, Maura isn't your average medical examiner. She's got brains, beauty and… designer duds. What else do you need when examining dead bodies? And judging by her offers to Jane, at least we know Maura's willing to share her topline collection.
7 of 15 Liane Hentscher/The CW

Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), Supernatural

Although he's recently been busy fighting his on-screen brother as much as Leviathans, the sharp-tongued Dean seems to be able to overcome any obstacle — even Purgatory! — in his quest to rid the world of demons.
8 of 15 Michael Parmelee/NBC

Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Law & Order: SVU

When it comes to toughness and empathy, Benson's got everyone beat. And while we miss her partnership with Stabler, one good thing to come out of his departure is the focus on the SVU vet, whom our users clearly still believe in.
9 of 15 Sonja Flemming/CBS

Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), NCIS

Always ready with a one-liner, Tony continues to bring a bit of levity to his crime-solving on TV's most-watched drama. But when it comes to busting bad guys (or opening up to co-worker Ziva), our users believe DiNozzo's skills are no laughing matter.
10 of 15 Doug Hyun/TNT

Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon), Rizzoli & Isles

Leave the heels to Maura. When you want to collar a baddie, Jane and her brash, tomboy ways will kick your butt any day of the week.
11 of 15 Monty Brinton/CBS

Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), NCIS

Gibbs remains the steely core at the center of this CBS monster hit. With his icy stare and unwavering thirst for justice, this is not a man you want to see across from you in an interrogation. He's a man of few words, but our users have spoken loud and clear in favor of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
12 of 15 Richard Cartwright

Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion), Castle

He may not be official NYPD, but Castle has turned his mystery-writer wits into quite a career as a murder-solving consultant. And along the way, he's even turned his muse into his girlfriend. We don't think Castle could write a better ending if he tried.
13 of 15 Ron Tom/ABC

Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), Castle

Often willing to put herself in harm's way to solve a big case, Beckett is the epitome of a dedicated cop. But this season, she's also proven that she won't cross the line in her search for justice, no matter how much her emotions tell her to. We're sure that's why Castle loves her — a feeling shared by our users.
14 of 15 Patrick McElhenney/Fox

Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel), Bones

No bones about, Dr. Brennan has a one-of-a-kind mind that can seemingly solve any puzzling case. And now that she's turning that incisive tool of hers inward to examine herself more closely, we're sure she'll only be that much better at her job.
15 of 15 Patrick McElhenney/Fox

Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), Bones

Confident and worldly (he wears a "Cocky" belt for a reason!) Booth can charm the pants off anyone, even as he's busting them for murder. But it's his heartfelt moments with Brennan and Baby Christine that keeps viewers coming back for more. As if any more proof was needed, our users voted Booth as their top cop!