Texas police will no longer be able to contract with reality television for shows like 'Cops' and ... [+] 'Live PD.' At the time, the officers were riding with a camera crew from Live PD, an A&E reality show that followed officers on their patrols and broadcast footage nearly live. Since his death, Ambler’s family have questioned if the deputies “performed” for the cameras and used more force than was necessary because the Live PD crew was present. In September, Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody was indicted on evidence tampering charges, along with Jason Nassour, former general counsel to the county. Further Reading'Javier Ambler Law' banning reality TV and policing passes Texas Senate, heads to Abbott's desk (Austin-American Statesman)

Source: Forbes May 27, 2021 01:52 UTC