Why do cop shows and movies frequently show cops arguing about whose “collar” an arrest is? Is this a reference to real police work, or just make believe?

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In movies and TV, the police are frequently shown fighting about whose “collar” a particular arrest is. Explain this to me. Why do cops care who gets credit for an arrest and how does that work? Is there an arrest leaderboard or something? Does it affect promotions?

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Lol why would it be make believe?? They want credit for the work they do to get noticed for promotions in the future or just to show they are good at their job, of course if it was a big case and what not it would be a group effort or even multi agencies. But it’s a thing and just like someone wanting credit for doing a good job in another industry.

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