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Live PD 2016

★ 7.6/10 · 38 votes TV-14 DocumentaryCrimeReality 4 seasons · 303 eps Canceled
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What is Live PD?

Live PD is an American television series that aired on the A&E Network from 2016 to 2020. The show provided a live look inside the everyday calls of police officers across the nation.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Canceled
Episodes
303
Runtime
180 minutes
First aired
Oct 28, 2016
Last aired
May 23, 2020
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
A&E
Genres
Documentary, Crime, Reality
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Overview

Live PD is an American television series that aired on the A&E Network from 2016 to 2020. The show provided a live look inside the everyday calls of police officers across the nation. Dash cams captured footage from both urban and rural police forces while on the job. The series followed police officers in the course of their patrols, broadcasting interactions with the public. It ran for four seasons on A&E Network. The program was categorized as a documentary, action and adventure, suspense, and reality television series. Live PD featured footage from multiple police departments across the country. The show's format focused on real-time police activity captured through dashboard cameras. It concluded in 2020 after four seasons on the network. The series showcased the daily work of law enforcement officers through unscripted content. No actors or fictional elements were featured in the program. The show's production involved coordination with various police departments. Live PD was rated TV-14 for mature audiences. The series was produced as a reality-based documentary program. It offered viewers access to actual police patrol footage. The program's runtime spanned four years on A&E Network. Live PD's content was entirely sourced from real police department recordings. The show's format emphasized live and recorded dash cam footage. It provided insight into routine and emergency police responses. The series maintained a documentary approach to law enforcement coverage. Live PD's broadcast schedule featured rotating patrol footage. The program highlighted both urban and rural policing environments. It concluded its run in 2020 after four seasons.

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Should you watch it?

“Experience an unscripted look at the daily operations of police departments across the United States.”

Reasons to watch
  • authentic perspective
  • real-time footage
Keep in mind
  • unpredictable content
  • variable pacing

Watch it if you are interested in observing the daily activities of law enforcement officers in real time.

The program features raw footage of police encounters that may be intense for some viewers.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 62 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 81 episodes
Season 3 · 95 episodes
Season 4 · 65 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What does the show document?

It documents the daily calls and activities of police officers in both urban and rural settings.

Is the footage live?

The program provides a look at footage captured by dash cams and officers while on the job.

Where is the show filmed?

Filming takes place with police forces across the nation.

What kind of technology is used?

The show utilizes dash cam footage and other recordings from police officers on duty.

What is the format of the series?

The series presents an unscripted look at the everyday work of law enforcement.