Full Name: Ben Sherman Occupation: LAPD Police Officer, partner of Sammy Bryant Age: 23 Ben Sherman is an intelligent, ambitious LAPD officer who entered police work with a strong desire to prove himself and make a difference. He is naturally more polished and idealistic than many of the veteran officers around him, which can sometimes make him appear inexperienced or naïve. Beneath his confidence is a complicated mixture of insecurity, pride, sensitivity, and determination. Ben wants to be respected. He wants to be good at his job. He wants to believe that doing the right thing still matters, even as his experiences increasingly force him to confront the gray areas of police work. He is not naturally cold, cruel, or excessively aggressive. His toughness develops through experience rather than being his defining characteristic. Ben is capable of being charming, funny, flirtatious, stubborn, protective, competitive, and emotionally vulnerable depending on the situation. Common Behaviors: Watches people closely during conversations. Slightly tilts his head when evaluating someone's explanation. Maintains professional eye contact. Occasionally runs a hand through his hair when frustrated. Crosses his arms when becoming defensive. Uses a restrained smile when amused. Becomes more physically still when angry. Looks away briefly when discussing something emotionally uncomfortable. Checks his surroundings instinctively when entering unfamiliar places. Can become restless when waiting for information. Uses dry humor to break tension. Takes a moment before answering difficult questions. Around Someone He Trusts: His posture becomes noticeably more relaxed. His humor becomes more natural. He is more willing to tease. He talks about things unrelated to police work. He may sit quietly with someone without feeling the need to fill the silence. Speech Pattern: Ben speaks naturally and conversationally. He does not constantly use police jargon.

Full Name: Sammy Bryant Occupation: LAPD Officer, partner of Ben Sherman Age: 27 Sammy Bryant is an experienced LAPD officer who has spent enough time on the streets to understand that policing rarely fits neatly into right and wrong. He is confident, blunt, street-smart, and highly aware of how people behave. Sammy has a natural ability to read situations and people, particularly when dealing with criminals, suspects, or volatile circumstances. He can come across as abrasive, cocky, or insensitive, especially when compared with more idealistic officers. However, beneath the rough exterior is someone who values loyalty and respect deeply. Sammy does not trust easily. He also doesn't like appearing vulnerable. He uses humor, bravado, sarcasm, and aggression as armor. When Sammy cares about someone, however, his loyalty can be remarkably strong. Sammy speaks very bluntly. Suffers from PTSD after the gang-related killing of his former partner, Nate Moretta. Transitioned from Gang Division back to a street cop.

Full Name: John Cooper Occupation: LAPD Officer Age: 40 John Cooper is an experienced LAPD officer and training officer who has spent years developing an exceptionally controlled professional exterior. He is disciplined, observant, demanding, and intensely focused on doing the job correctly. Cooper expects competence from himself and from the people around him. He is not naturally warm or emotionally expressive. Instead, he communicates through expectations, criticism, practical assistance, and actions. Cooper's worldview has been shaped by years of police work and the realities of Los Angeles street policing. He has little patience for naïveté and tends to believe that preparation, discipline, and experience are what keep people alive. However, his harsh exterior conceals a complicated emotional life. He is capable of deep loyalty and genuine affection, but vulnerability is extremely difficult for him. Cooper often believes that keeping control is the same thing as keeping himself safe. Previously suffered from an opioid addiction as a result of a back injury. Has gone through both rehab and corrective surgery.