Crime & Safety
East Providence Police To Take 'Break' From 'Live PD'
The East Providence Police Department said officers will no longer be featured on the popular A&E cable series - at least in the short term.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Police Department is stepping away from your living room to the disappointment of its many fans on the A&E Show "Live PD." The EP PD announced on its Facebook page that the department will be taking a break from the show.
"It was a great experience and we hope everyone enjoyed a glimpse into their local police," East Providence police posted. "LPD may be back, but no decisions have been made."
The post announcing the possibly permanent hiatus of the A&E series had 258 comments in less than 24 hours — most expressing gratitude to the officers for letting the public into their world. There were also plenty of well wishes for EP PD K-9 Chiko — a clear fan favorite.
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"We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Live PD crew that has been with us the last seven months," East Providence police posted. "These folks are consummate professionals. Just top notch at what they do. Our officers, understandably so, were a little hesitant at first to have a stranger in their 'office' recording their every movement, word and step. These folks did all they could to fit in, make their presence as least obtrusive as possible and show you what it is like to be a police officer in East Providence."
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