Earth Police Department
CharacterThe Earth Police Department is the law enforcement body of Earth. Its pursuit of a supposed hacker behind bizarre land carvings puts it on a collision course with Radical Edward, an encounter that ends in humiliation and an unpaid bounty.
Overview
The Earth Police Department serves as the planet's police force. Its officers wore uniforms marked with the letters PDE across the back.
Role
The department posted a bounty on whoever was hijacking attack satellites to etch enormous carvings into the land. Its investigation pointed to Radical Edward as the likely culprit, and two officers were sent to bring the suspect in. They rushed the building, but Edward hijacked their vehicle and left them to watch it plummet and crash. The crew of the Bebop later established that the satellite itself, not any person, was responsible. Because the offender was not a living being, the department refused to honor the bounty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Earth Police Department in Cowboy Bebop?
The Earth Police Department is the law enforcement body of Earth in Cowboy Bebop, with officers wearing uniforms marked PDE across the back.
What crime does the Earth Police Department investigate involving Radical Edward?
The Earth Police Department posts a bounty on whoever is hijacking attack satellites to carve enormous shapes into the land, and its investigation points to Radical Edward as the suspect.
Why does the Earth Police Department refuse to pay the bounty?
The department refuses to pay because the Bebop crew proves the attack satellite itself, not a living person, was responsible for the carvings, and the offender was not a living being.
What uniform marking do Earth Police Department officers wear?
Officers of the Earth Police Department wear uniforms marked with the letters PDE across the back.
Which episode features the Earth Police Department?
The Earth Police Department appears in the episode Jamming With Edward.
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