In 2003, Nervous Cop released the band's debut self-titled album, available on CD and in digital formats via 5 Rue Christine, a sublabel of 5 Rue Christine. Nervous Cop occasionally performed as a supporting act on Deerhoof tours. Subsequently, the ensemble decreased live activities and went on an unofficial hiatus, most likely as Zach Hill became preoccupied with hugely popular Death Grips.

In 2017, Nervous Cop returned with a new lineup, producing a follow-up (yet again, self-titled) — an 18-minute improvisational jam released as part of Deerhoof's 5 Rue Christine program. The digital download was initially available exclusively via CASH Music platform (a non-profit organization established by Kristin Hersh (of Throwing Muses), Donita Sparks of L7, and Jesse von Doom in Portland, Oregon).

Original lineup
Greg Saunier — drums
Zach Hill — drums, percussion
Joanna Newsom — harp
John Dieterich — electronics

2017 lineup
Greg Saunier — drums
Zach Hill — drums
John Dieterich — guitar
Ed Rodriguez — guitar
Satomi Matsuzaki — bass
Andy Morin — undefined