"Police procedural" is a term that refers to a specific type of crime drama that focuses on the investigative process of solving crimes. Synonyms for "police procedural" include "detective drama," "crime investigation show," "police investigation series," and "cop procedural." These terms are commonly used to describe TV shows or movies that involve crime investigations with a focus on the procedural aspects of police work. Other related terms that may be used interchangeably with "police procedural" are "crime drama," "law enforcement series," "criminal investigation shows," and "crime-solving TV shows." All of these terms describe a genre of media that is popular with fans of mysteries and crime stories.