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In taking their vow to protect and serve one of the worlds most populated cities, the men and women of the New York Police Department put themselves on the front lines of crime on a day-to-day basis. Not only is their job one of the most dangerous careers imaginable, but it's also one of the most demanding. For 16 months, ABC News cameras were allowed unprecedented access to this remarkable police force, and now viewers can witness firsthand their struggle to keep the streets clean and free of crime. As the New York Police Department takes on everything from the most dangerous homicide cases to undercover missions more dangerous than anything Hollywood could dream up, viewers will no doubt gain a newfound appreciation and respect for some of the most dedicated law-enforcement officers on the face of the planet.