S01E03 · SCENE 2/24 · 03:56
The Buys · City Hall
Police Meeting with Burrell

Lieutenant Daniels meets with Deputy Commissioner Burrell, IID Commander Reed, and Southeastern District Commander Valchek.

03:56→05:37
in the episode · 1m 41s · S01E03

What happens

03:56–05:37

Daniels suggests that Prez be relegated to clerical work, but Valchek insists it would be an admission of guilt. Reed agrees, and Burrell offers Valchek's support in exchange for resources for the Barksdale detail.

WhereCity Hall
DriverDaniels
Positionsetup
ThreadPolice Investigation and Corruption

Key lines

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04:17

-And if they do indict? -They won't.

04:45

l take it your people have union counsel?

05:22

Okay, then, we'll wait on the grand jury.

05:30

Lieutenant. A moment, please.

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Beats

04:03Burrell discusses grand jury

Scene in the episode

03:56–05:37
A · Drug Trade Ethics and Power Dynamics
B · Police Investigation and Corruption
C · Personal Relationships and Conflicts

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