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Sanford officials delay vote to allow police to participate in 'Cops-" style TV show

SANFORD, Fla. — Update: Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith told Eyewitness News on May 24 that the police department withdrew from the show after hearing from the community.

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The Sanford Police Department wants to be part of a "Cops"-style TV show that would air across the country -- but a decision on whether city leaders will allow that to happen will have to wait.

The Sanford city council was set to vote on if it will allow the police department to participate in the TV show Monday evening, but decided to delay the vote.

The show called "Live PD," which airs on the A&E network, is broadcast in real time.

“Everyone has that bad representation of a police officer right now and I think it will shine a good light on them and what they do behind the scenes,” said Sanford resident Trevor Moots.

The Sanford Police Department already live tweets while officers are on patrol.

A spokesperson with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said "Live PD" is a positive experience for them, not just on television, but online as well.

"Our social media platforms, their numbers go through the roof every Friday and Saturday night whenever 'Live PD' is on,” said Kevin Doll with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

Doll said the show allows people to see what law enforcement officers experience daily.