APB is an American procedural drama TV series that aired on Fox from February 6 to April 24, 2017
. The show centers on a tech billionaire named Gideon Reeves who, after witnessing the violent murder of his friend and company's CFO, makes a deal to purchase and upgrade the troubled Chicago Police 13th District with cutting- edge technology, including an app that allows citizens to alert police immediately, bulletproof cars, and enhanced weaponry
. The series is loosely based on a 2015 New York Times Magazine article titled "Who Runs the Streets of New Orleans?" by David Amsden
. It ran for one season with 12 episodes before being cancelled by Fox on May 11, 2017
. The show features various high-tech crime-fighting tools such as biometric feedback sensors, smart fabric jackets, electronic noses in police cars, submersibles, and anti-drone jammers, integrated into police work to solve crimes
. APB received mixed reviews, with some criticism that it was a typical cop show differentiated mainly by its focus on technology
. It is available for purchase and streaming on platforms like Google Play and Apple TV
. In summary, APB is a tech-driven police procedural drama focusing on modernizing law enforcement through innovative technology in a Chicago police precinct
