Jim Belushi’s latest project pays tribute to the unsung heroes in law enforcement of the four-legged kind. A&E’s upcoming series sees the actor and comedian host K9 PD with Jim Belushi featuring gripping footage from surveillance cameras, body and dash cams, drones and more. These dramatic takedowns exemplify the bond between these officers with their well-trained canines. 

Belushi makes no bones about his love of these beloved animals. In fact, you may remember the star’s turn as Michael Dooley, a detective with a short fuse who is paired with a police dog named Jerry Lee (Rando) in the 1989 movie K-9. His experience on the film, which led to sequels, gave him new appreciation for those in the field. So for the 71-year-old, the new show is very much a come full-circle moment. 

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