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Independent Lens S17E17 — Peace Officer

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Independent Lens•Season 17•Episode 17

Peace Officer

8.0/10 · 12 votesMay 9, 201660 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 17•+0.5 vs season avg

Meet Dub Lawrence, a crusading former sheriff whose investigations highlight increasingly militarized state of American police. Dub established Utah’s first SWAT team, only to see that same unit kill his son-in-law in a controversial standoff.

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Peace Officer" is episode 17 of Independent Lens season 17. It scored 8.0/10 from 12 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on May 9, 2016.

Next: E18 · The Armor of Light Best of Season 17