The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is drawing fresh attention with the debut of a new television series chronicling the department’s daily operations — as the arduous investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping continues.
The series “Desert Law” premiered on A&E in early January and offers “elite access to one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America” by showcasing the day-to-day work of Arizona deputies, according to the network.
“Immersed in the pressure and danger of policing the desert night, the series captures a world where the spirit of the Old West still lingers, and the fight for order never ends,” a description for the show reads.
Cameras followed the department’s patrol deputies, night detectives, and members of the DUI unit as they responded to incidents across the county to film the show’s first and second seasons back-to-back in 2025.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not star in the series, but he closely worked with producers to facilitate its filming, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
The most recent episode, which aired on Wednesday evening, showcases the challenges of policing in Arizona, which has “some of the loosest gun laws in the country.”
Last week’s episode featured “Deputy Pool” arresting an “alleged DUI speeder with kids in the car,” in the blistering desert heat.
The show’s rollout comes as the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI have led an investigation into the kidnapping of the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and A&E did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
Nancy was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the next day.
Several pieces of DNA evidence and even footage of Nancy’s alleged armed, masked kidnapper have been uncovered by investigators, but there are still no suspects in the case in its third week.
Authorities have cleared all members of the Guthrie family as possible suspects in the investigation.
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