Richland, SC deputy and popular Columbia figure to co-host new version of ‘Live PD’
One of Columbia’s most recognized voices will co-host a new version of the popular police show ‘Live PD.’
Richland County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Curtis Wilson will be at the desk each weekend to provide analysis for “On Patrol: Live,” the tentative name of the follow up to “Live PD.”
“On Patrol: Live” is set to debut this summer on the Reelz cable network. The new show will be on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Wilson will host the show with returning hosts Dan Abrams and Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkins.
Wilson has a slew of gigs around Columbia and is no stranger to the public.
Wilson is well known as a DJ for the Big DM radio station. He co-hosts ABC Columbia’s morning news show. He does commentary for Benedict sports events and frequently appears on the microphone at University of South Carolina basketball and baseball games.
As a deputy, Wilson works in the department’s Youth Services Division, which provides programs for kids to stay away from violence and build life skills.
Wilson’s spot on the new show also hints at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department being on the show, despite the lineup of police agencies not yet being announced.
Department spokesperson Maj. Maria Yturria said the department could not confirm if it would be one of the agencies on the new show.
‘Live PD’ followed police officers across the country as they patrolled with camera crews.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was the only police agency on all four seasons of “Live PD.” The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office were also on ‘Live PD.’
Chuck Archie, a member of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s citizen advisory committee, which reviews the actions of the sheriff’s department and offers advice on how the department can become better, also promoted the show in a news release.
“Transparency is an absolute requirement when it comes to policing,” Archie said. “We are a diverse group in every way — race, socioeconomics, politics and so much more — which is why giving local law enforcement the community perspective on issues is so important, and conversely, why it’s so important for the community to be able to see what officers are doing. We see a live show like this as having a positive effect on our process.”
The A&E network canceled “Live PD” in 2020 after a series of high profile police killings, including the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police officer in May of that year.
Nationwide protests calling for major changes in policing added to the demise of “Live PD.”
This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 12:48 PM.