This observational documentary series began on the Crime and Investigation Network, premiering on 11 October 2012.

[1] A second season of the series was commissioned by Network Ten in February 2016 to air in the first quarter.

[2] It was later announced that the new season would be narrated by Australian actor, and star of the Wolf Creek movie and TV series, John Jarratt.

[3] In a February 2017 interview, Ten's Chief Content Officer Beverley McGarvey confirmed that there were no plans to air further seasons of the program.

[4] After a five-year hiatus, a third series of Territory Cops was re-commissioned by Network Ten in October 2020[5] and will premiere at 8:00 pm on 25 February 2021.