The real-life inspiration behind Denzel Washington's character in "Training Day" was one crooked individual.

Denzel Washington’s Oscar-winning turn as Detective Alonzo Harris in 2001’s “Training Day” drew inspiration from disgraced LAPD officer Rafael Pérez, a central figure in the Rampart corruption scandal ...

Shawn Ryan's "The Shield" is widely regarded as one of the best crime dramas of all time; however, there were reservations about making the series. When the show was in development in 2001, it was ...