The show “COPS" had been canceled in the wake of protests against police brutality after the death of George Floyd, but it appears the long-running television series will return.
Two film crews have been riding along with Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Valley Deputies according to a news release from the county sheriff’s office.
The crews started the ride along in September and will film through the first week of November.
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said in the news release, “Shows like COPS highlight the work of law enforcement. They show, even for a few minutes, what the men and women out protecting our communities deal with day in and day out. People need to see how quickly things can turn, the decisions that need to be made quickly, and how well Deputies and Officers adjust and respond appropriately. They show the hard work and professionalism of law enforcement, despite what some anti-law enforcement activists and those in the media want you to believe.”
Despite the resumption of filming, the series won’t air in the U.S., according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The series is being filmed to fulfill commitments internationally, the news outlet said.
Shows like “COPS” and “Live PD” were pulled after demonstrations against police brutality erupted across the country after the death of George Floyd, Variety reported in June.
“COPS” premiered on Fox in 1989 and was recently airing on Paramount Network before it was pulled, Variety reported.
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