Live PD Season 1 Episode 56
Live PD
Season 1

Ep 56. 07.29.17

  • July 29, 2017
  • 6.0  (11)

In season 1 episode 56 of Live PD, titled "07.29.17," viewers will be taken on a ride-along with law enforcement officials in six different cities across the United States. From drug busts to high-speed chases, no moment is dull as cameras capture the real-life action and emotions of both the officers and suspects they encounter.

One of the first segments viewers will see takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Officer Derrick Jordan comes across a domestic disturbance involving a man who is having a verbal altercation with a woman outside a convenience store. The man, who appears agitated and possibly under the influence of drugs, is uncooperative and does not listen to Officer Jordan's commands to calm down. The situation escalates when the man becomes physically aggressive towards Officer Jordan and his partner, leading to a tense altercation that seems like it might end in violence.

Elsewhere in Oklahoma, viewers will follow Tulsa County Sheriff's Deputy Matt Grice as he responds to a call about a stolen car. Grice and his partner engage in a high-speed chase with the suspect, who eventually loses control of the car and crashes into a ditch. The driver flees the scene on foot, but Grice and his partner pursue him through a nearby field and eventually apprehend him. The suspect is found to have multiple warrants out for his arrest and is taken into custody.

In addition to these heart-pumping incidents, viewers will also witness moments of compassion and understanding between officers and suspects. For example, in Lawrence, Indiana, an officer responds to a call about a man who is lying in a parking lot and appears to be unconscious. When the officer arrives on the scene and approaches the man, he realizes that the man is not actually unconscious but is instead intoxicated. The officer takes the time to talk with the man and assess his mental state, eventually deciding to transport him to a nearby hospital instead of arresting him.

Throughout the episode, Live PD also explores the impact that law enforcement has on the communities they serve. In Richland County, South Carolina, viewers will watch as Sheriff Leon Lott and his team conduct a traffic checkpoint aimed at catching drunk drivers and people who are under the influence of drugs. Although some drivers are frustrated by the checkpoint, many others express their gratitude to the officers for keeping the roads safe. The segment offers a unique perspective on the complex relationship between law enforcement and the people they are sworn to protect.

Overall, "07.29.17" is an exciting and action-packed episode of Live PD that showcases the highs and lows of police work in America. From car chases to drug busts to moments of genuine humanity, viewers are sure to be riveted by the stories that unfold throughout the hour-long episode.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 29, 2017
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (11)