diff --git a/examples/epstein_civil_violence/epstein_civil_violence/model.py b/examples/epstein_civil_violence/epstein_civil_violence/model.py
index f660ecfa..6bce24eb 100644
--- a/examples/epstein_civil_violence/epstein_civil_violence/model.py
+++ b/examples/epstein_civil_violence/epstein_civil_violence/model.py
@@ -141,3 +141,14 @@ def count_jailed(model):
             if agent.breed == "citizen" and agent.jail_sentence > 0:
                 count += 1
         return count
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def count_cops(model):
+        """
+        Helper method to count jailed agents.
+        """
+        count = 0
+        for agent in model.schedule.agents:
+            if agent.breed == "cop":
+                count += 1
+        return count