I spent 25 years in law enforcement, many as a detective. When this show was prime time, so was I. I identified with Wojo at the time and now I am a Fish fan. Time alters all perspective but one truth remains. This was the most realistic depiction of police work that has ever been aired, including the reality shows, Wambaugh etc. Reno 9-11 is not too far off the mark for the uniformed services but Barney Miller had a squad room of detectives nailed.











