Differences in British police tv shows vs. U.S. police tv shows…

DCI Barnaby: "Drop the knife !"
Villain: (advances with knife)
DCI Barnaby: (louder) "I said, drop the knife !"
Villain: (drops the knife)

Detective Voight: "Drop that knife, Scumbag !"
Villain: (looks around) "What ?"
Detective Voight: (raises gun) BLAM !!!

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ClydeKoolray · 51-55, M

I went on a binge of Spanish detective shows a couple of years ago, and it struck me that they drive normal cars. American police (shows or real life) all have to drive a large vehicle that makes you wonder if they’re compensating for something.