Beat them skells until they spill it Andy!
No f@cking sh`t lady does it sound like I'm ordering a pizza!

I was just kidding around. Of course I wouldn't treat the people the way Sipowicz did. I've got over 19 years under my belt, without a single complaint lodged against me by the public. I'm not going to suddenly change my ways because I'm re-watching a tv show, one that I watched when I was a rookie to begin with.

I've been working in law enforcement for over 19 years now. A few weeks ago, after I started rewatching the entire series, I jokingly said to my boss "by the way, I've started watching NYPD Blue again. If I start acting out like Sipowicz, don't be surprised".
Right. And that is exactly what came to concern me as I've gone through the series that although art was to some degree imitating life, given that an ex-cop helped to produce the show, that hopefully
life would not imitate art
. So I find your comment concerning.
I'm sure though that you are referring to Sipowicz' keen wit and wry sense of humor. Right? You couldn't mean you are being influenced by the Sipowicz character in terms of how you deal with the public, persons of interest, suspects, collars, and even your own colleges.
You wouldn't be inferring that lying, intimidation, physical assault and even torture are now becoming justified due the fantastic results Sipowicz achieves with a controlled scripting of the outcome in a fictional TV show.
I'm sure you, unlike Sipowicz and his co-workers, do not live in fear of interviewees "lawyering up". You realize that the wheels of justice spin quickly on a fantasy TV show in order to complete the story arc in an hour or so. You fully understand that the wheels of justice are designed to purposefully run a bit slow, because if they are spun too fast they come flying off.
And I'm sure you realize that in the big picture, the ends most certainly do NOT justify the means. Because such logic is a slippery slope to the heart of corruption.
I hope you and all law enforcement officers understand that the citizens have temporarily, and with due pause, given you extraordinary powers, and that we have faith that our faith and trust is held up. Because when you look at the current world it is clear that someone along the way forgot whose party this really is.
All the best

I do really love the character. I've been working in law enforcement for over 19 years now. A few weeks ago, after I started rewatching the entire series, I jokingly said to my boss "by the way, I've started watching NYPD Blue again. If I start acting out like Sipowicz, don't be surprised".

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No John Munch who crossed 5 different programs including
"L & O: SVU, Homicide: L.O.T.S., and X-Files?"

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How about Ed asner as Lou Grant.

I also loved this show in it's prime, and enjoy reliving the magic via the Audience Channel. I agree that watching daily, you can have a different take on the characters. For instance, my view on Simone has changed. I love his character, but it seems to me he was a bit unreasonable regarding his relationship with Russell. He wanted everything HIS way. My reasons for saying this are 1) He knew that dating within the squad frowned upon, but did it anyway; 2) he seemed personally peeved that Diane had a drinking problem and wasn't always available when he needed her; 3) wanted to dictate which cases she caught, because it might put her in harms way.HELLO! It's the nature of the job as a cop!

This was one of my favorite shows of all time. And when I watched it in primetime I loved Andy's character.
I have been watching the show again on Audition Channel. It is still fantastic. Great writing, excellent acting.
To be honest though, watching it every day I find myself a little irritated by Andy's character. He is such a sour crotchety guy, constantly eye rolling and annoyed at just about everything. Even with all his good qualities you have to wonder how anyone could put up with a guy like this on a daily basis or in the work place. Why anyone would want to be a friend.
It is interesting that TV shows were meant to be watched with a week in between. Now watching them day after day, or for people binge watching, it creates a different perception of characters and personalities. Having to deal with a person like Andy on a daily basis would be quite a chore.
Any other shows you folks watch that seem different when binge watching or watching daily in reruns?
Still love NYPD though.

I think Sipowicz was the best tv cop and probably the best tv character. We got to see so many sides of Andy Sipowicz and Dennis Franz portrayed them all flawlessly. Sipowicz was more than just an "Archie Bunker type". He was like a real person, flaws and all, a great character that viewers could identify with.

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Do agree Andy evolved from being a drunk to a family man and better cop who was like a father figure to his fellow cops.

Denis Franz's portrayal of Sipowicz was one of the most memorable characters ever. His personal demons, tragedies, growth etc. Great writing for the part as well. Yeah I have to agree.

My gut instinct is to say Yes, he is.
But I don't like to get carried away, so I've been trying to think of a better one I just can't. I don't even think anyone on Parks & Rec tops him, and I'm always babbling about how great every character on that show is.

Yes. He really was a dedicated father. Made peace with his demons and redeemed himself as a father.

I heard that Dennis Franz was a very nice man who was loved by his fans and cast members alike.

Greatest character arc on TV, greatest actor and best cop on TV. I did like Daniel Traventi but he comes across kind of douchey outside of the show, unlike Franz who seems like one of the nicest, coolest men on and off the set.
On a side note, if the makers of Walking Dead played their cards better, they could have made Michael Rookers Merle make an even stronger turn as villain turned hero.
HELP AGGRAVATE THE STATUS QUO, VOTE AGAINST EVERY INCUMBENT YOU SEE ON A BALLOT.

Greatest character arc on TV, greatest actor and best cop on TV. I did like Daniel Traventi but he comes across kind of douchey outside of the show, unlike Franz who seems like one of the nicest, coolest men on and off the set.
HELP AGGRAVATE THE STATUS QUO, VOTE AGAINST EVERY INCUMBENT YOU SEE ON A BALLOT.

I loved how the show showed Andy's growth from a drunk and smoker to a lo I g husband and father,

He is in my book. Awesome character.

He is certainly up there.
Andy Sipowicz
Al Sweargen (Deadwood)
Archie Bunker
Vic Mackey
"No f@cking sh`t lady does it sound like I'm ordering a pizza!"

I would rank him with Carroll O'Connor of All in the Family.

While Sipowicz is close to the best Capt Frank Furillo was by far the best ever. If you don't know how he is you missed the standard by which all future cop shows were based.