On COPS every single one you saw was offered and signed a release. They didn’t pay them or anything. They were all just so happy to get on TV that they would sign. Everyone you saw in those humiliating situations was HAPPY to get on TV. Guess that’s what keeps Jerry Springer going.
No joke. Don’t know about Live PD.
Some dopey production asst has the release and a check. My guess it was $250 if they signed. Jerry Springer Show would give them a 2 nights at a mid level hotel and a few hundies a day. I had friends that worked in this crap. They hated it and went on to decent film jobs.