The Background Chapter of CID: Coppers In Disguise contains a brief history of both the real British Police Forces and the development of British Detective Drama to its modern levels of over saturation and self parody.

Furthermore there is an extensive list of recommended viewing to give those without a grounding in the British Detective Genre an idea of what Coppers are like in the world of CID. Whether you want to play it straight in the vein of Inspector Morse or Vera or go batshit insane like Luther or Midsomer Murders this chapter gives you what you need to know to get started.