Live PD Revived for REELZ

REELZ has ordered the new series On Patrol: Live (w.t.), from the producers of Live PD, which will document the work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across the U.S. in real time.

Produced by Half Moon Pictures, Big Fish Entertainment’s new production arm focused on crime and investigative content, On Patrol: Live is set to premiere this summer, live, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on REELZ. Dan Abrams, former host of Live PD, is back to front the new show.

Joining Abrams—who is CEO and founder of Abrams Media, host of Dan Abrams Live on NewsNation and chief legal analyst for ABC News—is Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin, retired Tulsa Police Department lieutenant with nearly 25 years of service, and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson, Division Commander with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, South Carolina.

Live on set every Friday and Saturday night, the trio will provide viewers minute-by-minute live analysis and context, offering insight into the experiences of the men and women of law enforcement appearing on the show. On Patrol: Live will also engage the community by inviting them into the series. “Citizen Ride-Alongs” will give local residents, within the communities of the departments appearing on the show, a firsthand perspective as they ride along with officers followed by On Patrol: Live cameras on live nights. “Citizens On-Set” will invite community members into the studio as guests where they can share their Ride-Along experiences and observations and comment on the night’s live activities.

Abrams said, “Law enforcement is front and center in the national discussion, and our hope is that showing the work of police officers in a live format will provide viewers with direct access to the work they do. I’m thrilled our team is finally back together and excited that REELZ has committed to making this show front and center on their network.”

Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of REELZ, said, “We’ve been in contact with Half Moon for some time and strongly believe that REELZ is the perfect home for On Patrol: Live, which will add to our network as the cornerstone of our commitment to commissioning brand-defining, must-see original programming. With the collective talent assembled, we know we are working with the best, most experienced team there is to produce this type of series, and together, we will do everything in our power to earn the trust and loyalty of viewers excited for this show.”