Betraying the Badge
Harrowing stories of dirty cops who abandon their oath to serve and protect and instead, steal, cheat and, in some cases, kill. Told by the cops who committed the crimes to the whistle blowers, prosecutors and fellow officers who took them down.
- 2021-2022
- 2 seasons
- Vice Studios
- Documentary
- TV-14
Harrowing stories of dirty cops who abandon their oath to serve and protect and instead, steal, cheat and, in some cases, kill. Told by the cops who committed the crimes to the whistle blowers, prosecutors and fellow officers who took them down.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Rich Rivera: The Inside Man
Wed, Jan 6, 2021 44 mins
A young, idealistic rookie for the West New York, NJ Police Department discovers a pattern of pervasive criminal behavior within his PD and decides to go undercover for the FBI.
Episode 2
To Protect and Serve the Mob
Sat, Feb 6, 2021 44 mins
Two decorated NYC police officers on the payroll of the mafia take bribes in exchange for confidential information and carry out eight gangland-style murders.
Episode 3
Shattered Shield
Sat, Mar 6, 2021 44 mins
A New Orleans crack dealer reports cops to the feds, which leads to an elaborate sting involving a warehouse full of cocaine and the murder of an innocent woman.
Episode 4
Panama Unit
Tue, Apr 6, 2021 44 mins
The son of a renowned sheriff and his cronies sell thousands of pounds of stolen drugs until they're brought down by investigators within the Department of Homeland Security.
Episode 5
Snitchin' on Corrupt Cops
Thu, May 6, 2021 43 mins
Two Baltimore cops rob criminals, sell confiscated drugs, and pocket the profits until a 16-year-old drug dealer goes undercover for the FBI to bring them down.
Episode 6
Tarnished Badge
Sun, Jun 6, 2021 44 mins
A bad cop-turned-good in North Carolina helps uncover a pattern of crimes committed by officers in the sheriff's department, which brings down 22 law enforcement officials.
Episode 7
Sheriff's Bling Ring
Tue, Jul 6, 2021 44 mins
Episode 8
Florida Killer Cops
Fri, Aug 6, 2021 60 mins
A Florida sheriff's deputy investigates rumors that his partner is crooked and uncovers unthinkable crimes, including theft and the murder on an innocent businessman.