Live PD is no more.
A&E has cancelled the police docu-series in the wake of the George Floyd murder and ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
The network said of its decision to cancel Live PD:
“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD. Going forward, we will determine if there is a clear pathway to tell the stories of both the community and the police officers whose role it is to serve them. And with that, we will be meeting with community and civil rights leaders as well as police departments.”
Prior to the cancellation, Live PD has been renewed through 2021 with Seasons 5 and 6.
However, series presenter Dan Abrams isn’t accepting the show’s fate and claims that it will return in some shape or form:
To all of you asking whether #LivePD coming back. . .The answer is yes. All of us associated with the show are as committed to it as ever. We are still discussing some specifics but I want to assure the #LivePDNation that we are not abandoning you.
To all of you asking whether #LivePD coming back. . .The answer is yes. All of us associated with the show are as committed to it as ever. We are still discussing some specifics but I want to assure the #LivePDNation that we are not abandoning you.
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) June 10, 2020
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About Live PD TV Show
Hosted by Dan Abrams, with analysis from Tom Morris Jr. and Sgt. Sean 'Sticks' Larkin, "Live PD" delivers an unprecedented look at policing in America in real time, as live cameras document the work of diverse departments from across the country and the communities they serve. "Live PD" returns with three new law enforcement agencies for the season four premiere, including the Tallahassee Police Department (FL) and the Missoula County Sheriff's Office (MT). Returning departments include, the Richland County Sheriff's Department (SC), the Lawrence Police Department (IN), the East Providence Police Department (RI), the Salinas Police Department (CA), and the Lafayette Police Department (LA).
Emmy(R) Award-winner Matt Iseman joins "Live Rescue" with impressive media and medical credentials. He is the host of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" and Universal Kids' "American Ninja Warrior Junior," and hosted the HISTORY specials, "Evel Live" and "Evel Live 2." Iseman is a licensed physician with a medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado.
"Live Rescue" follows America's first responders as they bravely put their lives on the line answering emergency rescue calls across the country. The series returns with two new agencies, including the Tallahassee Fire Department (FL) and the San Bernardino County Fire Department (CA). Returning departments include the Mesa Fire and Rescue Department (AZ), the Paterson Fire Department (NJ), the St. Louis Fire Department (MO), the Hamilton County EMS (TN), and the Sacramento Fire Department (CA).
"Our viewers have been clamoring for the return of new episodes of 'Live PD' and 'Live Rescue,'" said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E. "We are pleased to bring back both series with new departments, and to welcome Matt Iseman to the A&E family."
Added Executive Producer and Big Fish President Dan Cesareo, "With both 'Live PD' and 'Live Rescue,' each new location and agency we follow gives us the opportunity to showcase more of the fabric of America - it's gratifying work that we get to experience through viewers' continued loyalty to these shows and we're committed to continuing to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience."
"Live PD" is produced for A&E by Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company. Executive producers for Big Fish Entertainment are Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D'Agostino, John Zito and Kara Kurcz. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, Sean Gottlieb, and Brad Abramson.
"Live Rescue" is produced by Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company, with Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D'Agostino, John Zito, and Jordana Starr serving as Executive Producers. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, and Sean Gottlieb are Executive Producers for A&E.
A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Live PD" and "Live Rescue."
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Sandy Weller says
Please rethink this huge mistake to cancel LivePD. I watch it every time it is on. PC Political Correctness is a cancer on our society. LivePD showed our brave police in everyday situations. We want to see it.
American Patriot says
That’ll teach em. They should do away with cops in all the liberal cities & see how that turns out…..that’ll make Chicago look like a play ground…..
NANNETTE HENRIKSEN says
I’m very disappointed, I cant believe that A&E is condoning all this hatred. I’m not going to watch anything on A&E until live PD is brought back..see how your ratings go down, I know the owners of the channel have money and can buy all this chaos and pay to start Rioting in the streets.