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?
These were two of our favorite shows on television. What a sad day that they were removed.
I have watched Live PD since its start and my question is, why take the show off? How much more transparency does anyone need than this??
I’ve been watching Cops for years I also watch Live PD I love both shows and feel they should not be cancelled.
THe show should nit be canceled. It shows Americans what actually happens with police on the job. I myself am shocked each time a person rejects the demands of the police like they have a choice in the matter. It is very sad the lack of respect that people have for police. The people who are there to protect us. I for one will miss the show greatly as I enjoy seeing how people react & what they do. Many people are am embarassment to the rest of us. Again I would like very much to see the show continued.… Read more »
I love live pd show. When you ran this show it was great. If you do not put it back on air I will never watch your network again. Your ratings have dropped a lot since you have taken them off. I’m sure you will hate it when another network gets live pd. And they will. Open your eyes.
LIVE PD is a great show that allows the public to see the great risks and self sacrifice our police officers make everyday, protecting their communities. I’m 70, but hey, LOVE SEEING DOWNTOWN DANNY work his magic in relating to those he encounters! I see no common association between Live PD & the George Floyd or other situations. Our police officers are to be appreciated & honored for their incredible service to this nation. We all should be grown up enough to understand one bad apple doesn’t mean they’ve all gone bad!
I am so mad. Not all cops are bad. There are a lot of good I seen on these shows. Why give into the pressure if a few when so many like the shows. Let them just not watch. Isnt there any station that can continue these shows a break. A lot of us liked them
I don’t think they should of pulled either show it’s not right not all cops are the same there is good cops
I do not think Live PD and Cops should have been pulled off the air. We really enjoyed the shows. I think they showed the police in a positive light. Put them back on the air. Quit reacting out of hate!!
I don’t believe pulling tv shows enjoyed by millions is going to make the change expected, only upset all that are still homebound enjoying the show!!! Leave LI’VE PD on please.
Those that don’t want to watch it, “change the darn channel” .
Live PD and Cops are the best shows and they better bring them back.
Please renew live PD. It’s a good idea.
Cops and live PD are among the best shows on television and should continue
That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of live PD particularly chronicles the life of a police officer from his vantage point and the public has a right to see that because one cop or maybe other cops abuse their jobs that’s true across the country that is not reason to do away with a really good please show. VIEWERS LIVES MATTER !!!!!
If I can’t watch what I want I’m going to cancel my TV subscription why should I pay for somebody else to tell me what I can watch
I love this show. It shows the positive side of policing. It shows, kindness, professionalism, and sometimes humor. All police or all police shows should not be tarnished by some bigots in the police force. Do NOT cancel this show please.