Information for Parents

Cop and a Half

Cop and a Half

Common Sense Media Age 9

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Devon is determined to become a cop at the age of 8. But once he learns that real cop work isn't all fun and games, he decides that being a kid isn't so bad after all.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
A man is murdered in the beginning, though not much is shown. Many scenes of slapstick violence. Cops beat up bad guys and get into bar fights. Bullies give school kids wedgies.
Sex
Not applicable
Language
Words like "jerk," "punk," "ass," and "idiot" are used frequently.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Nick smokes cigars until Devon convinces him to quit. A drug bust takes place, and mobsters are seen packaging their drugs.
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