It first appeared on the band’s 1987 album One Way .
The 1987 reggae track by the Jamaican band Inner Circle is one of the most recognizable themes in television history, primarily due to its 32-year association with the reality series COPS . 1. Origins and Composition Bad Boys (Theme from COPS)
A quintessential reggae track, it features a laid-back groove and a repetitive, chanted chorus that has since become a global pop-culture fixture. 2. Selection as the COPS Theme It first appeared on the band’s 1987 album One Way