Kara Berg | Lansing State Journal

LANSING — Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?

Emmy-nominated TV show "Cops" is coming to Ingham County to ride along with sheriff's deputies this summer and experience crime in and around the capital city.

Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth said he has wanted to work with "Cops" for years, and now he's finally getting the chance. He reached out to Langley Productions earlier this year and set up time to film in July and August.

"It gives our officers a chance to show the professional service we give our citizens,"

Wriggelsworth said. "People will get to see what we do and how we do it."

Langley Productions did not respond Wednesday for comment.

Wriggelsworth said he has watched "Cops" for many years, and likes how it depicts an officer's day. Deputies have the chance to opt out of filming if they wish, but Wriggelsworth said he doesn't expect many to do so.

He'll be able to review any footage producers want to use in the show, and veto it if he doesn't want it aired, Wriggelsworth said.

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When the camera crews are in town, they'll be riding with deputies for a "significant amount of time," Wriggelsworth said. They'll likely shoot hundreds of hours of video, even though most won't be used in the final cut.

"Cops" has aired more than 30 seasons. It has never featured Ingham County before, but visited Lansing in season 20, which aired in February 2008.

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