Live PD is the latest show to be canceled in the midst of protests for police reform. The show appeared on A&E and followed law enforcement across the country as they were on duty. In a statement to Deadline, A&E said, “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.”
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— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) June 11, 2020
Shocked & beyond disappointed about this. To the loyal #LivePDNation please know I, we, did everything we could to fight for you, and for our continuing effort at transparency in policing. I was convinced the show would go on. . More to come. . .https://t.co/WWh7fDrig2
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) June 11, 2020
The show’s host and producer Dan Abrams tweeted, “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.”
I am realizing that the vast majority of people criticizing #LivePD have never watched an episode. Criticize elements of the show and specific incidents. Fair enough. But most of the negative seems to be generalities which is sad.
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) June 11, 2020
Was the move right on time or do you think it was an overreaction?
