Steven Seagal: Lawman
Steven Seagal: Lawman is an American reality television series that aired on A&E for its first two seasons and Reelz for its third. It stars actor, martial artist and musician Steven Seagal, performing his duties as a reserve deputy sheriff in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (season 1–2) and Maricopa County, Arizona (season 3). It premiered on December 2, 2009.
Steven Seagal: Lawman
Reality
United States
English
3
29 (list of episodes)
- David McKillop
- Harvey Wilson
- Jake Laufer
- John X. Kim
- Neil A. Cohen
- Phillip B. Goldfine
- Steven Seagal
Binh Dang
22 minutes
ITV Studios
Steamroller Films
December 2, 2009 –
February 13, 2014[1]
"I've been working as an officer in Jefferson Parish for two decades under most people's radar", said Seagal in the premiere episode, "The Way of the Gun." Seagal continues "I've decided to work with A&E on this series now because I believe it's important to show the nation all the positive work being done here in Louisiana—to see the passion and commitment that comes from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in this post-Katrina environment."[2] Seagal's current rank of Reserve Deputy Chief is largely ceremonial.[3]
History[edit]
According to Seagal, in the late 1980s, Jefferson Parish's longtime sheriff, Harry Lee, asked Seagal to train some of his deputies in martial arts.[4] The actor further claimed that the success of these classes led to Lee asking Seagal to join the department as a reserve deputy.[5] The article notes that the Peace Officer Standards & Training organization, which accredits police officers, had no record of Seagal being certified.[4]
(Due to a production error, episode 8 ("Medicine Man"), was not included on the set.)