Close quits The Shield

Glenn Close has handed over her badge after just one season of cult TV cop show The Shield.

The Fatal Attraction star, who plays tough police captain Monica Rawling on the show, has opted not to sign up for the fourth season of the gritty drama.

Series creator Shawn Ryan says: "There's no disappointment in this at all. I'd love to have her stick around, but getting her for the time that we did (proved to be) a tremendous success."

According to ratings figures, Close has lured 30% more viewers to the show, which stars Michael Chiklis as a rogue cop.