Live PD and Cops are taking some time out. A&E and Paramount Network have pulled new episodes of the cop TV shows, Variety reports.
Live PD, which airs on A&E, “showcases the policing of America, following diverse police departments from across the country in real time as they patrol their communities.” Meanwhile, the long-running series Cops follows police officers and sheriff deputies during their line of work. The show airs on Paramount Network and is headed into its 33rd season.
A&E released a statement saying they are pulling this weekend’s broadcast of Live PD out of respect for George Floyd and many others’ families:
Out of respect for the families of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives, in consultation with the departments we follow, and in consideration for the safety of all involved, we have made the decision not to broadcast ‘Live PD’ this weekend.”
Similarly, Paramount Network has pulled the June 8th season premiere of Cops in light of ongoing protests against police brutality. A new date has not been announced and the series does not appear on the network’s website.
What do you think? Do you watch Live PD and/or Cops? Should the series continue?
I understand things need to change, but this is over reaction, police are important in keeping the public safe, I hear California wants to defund money that should go to the police department, just wait until you are in trouble and dial 911 and no one comes!!
Absolutely Live PD should continue. We need to see true interaction and much good that comes out. There are a lot of truly touching encounters.
The only show on tv that shows what OUR law enforcement officers really have to deal with to keep us safe. All heroes. See you all next week. Be safe.
Way to indict a entire profession…
Such BS. Why did you cave in. That show is so good. Most police are good. This world is so screwed up
Amen!
The vast majority of police officers are selfless public servants who deserve our respect and appreciation. Once again the few have had an adverse impact on the many. I think it’s wrong to cancel a program that shows how police work should be done. I hope this cancellation is short lived.
I really hope this is not being cancelled permanently! It was so good for the public to see law enforcement from all aspects. I have so much love and respect for our law enforcement! Bring live PD back
I totally agree , please do not let this show go
I understand the point this particular weekend. I love this show because I honestly think it helps, not hurts, the image of the police. It helped me to understand why police officers used some of the procedures they used. A period of respectful silence is fine if the network feels the situation is dangerous. However, I don’t think networks should cave to mob rule, political propaganda nor the insane calls to de-fund police. Individuals are responsible for their own behavior. It’s past time we acknowledged this truth.
Live PD is real, it shows real situations and real people! Nothing wrong with the show and no reason to stop showing it. I understand the issues at hand, but to start yanking shows is not the answer. If it was a fictional one and show wrong information, yes. But it is real! Nothing wrong with showing everyone else what is going on in the country and what the people and police both go thru on a daily basis.
I guess I can wait till next weekend
I love watching Live PD on Friday and Saturday nights. I also sometimes watch some of the other PD shows on A&E such as Rewind and shows associated with arresting some of the “most wanted” criminal offenders in the US. I totally respect and understand why Live PD will not be airing new shows on 6/5/20 and 6/6/20, and I appreciate the statement made from A&E. I will also say I have learned a lot from the Live PD shows. From a personal standpoint, I want to say that I think it was horrendous how George Floyd was murdered, and… Read more »
Have always thought Live pd is a great way to educate the public about what police face everyday. Don’t dare cancel permanently.
I think the world needs a little break. I had a bad feeling about tonight anyway
Seriously all they do is pull over drunks and crack head’s
I love Live PD but I think it’s totally appropriate to suspend show for awhile.