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The Heat: Behind the Badge is an insightful look at the many dangerous aspects of being a police officer in various parts of the world. Viewers are also informed about law enforcement procedures that are still being used in many countries. Find out how exciting and yet draining this work can be. Policemen describe their work and their dedication to it. Discover how truly difficult it is for these brave individuals to keep their work from negatively affecting their personal lives. Viewers may gain a greater appreciation for how much police officers in various countries really contribute to their fellow citizens on a daily basis after watching this program. Actor Dennis Franz, who plays a key character in TV's fictionalized police series NYPD Blue, narrates the program.